Broadwell and Coalway vs Quedgeley and Hardwicke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Quedgeley And Hardwicke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Quedgeley And Hardwicke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadwell and Coalway
£366,745
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
£273,590
Crime Rate
Broadwell and Coalway
47.8
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
108.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadwell and Coalway
50.0%
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Broadwell and Coalway
396.3
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
437.4
EPC Rating
Broadwell and Coalway
69.8
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
70.6
Median Income
Broadwell and Coalway
£32,784
Quedgeley and Hardwicke
£30,484
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £273,590, Quedgeley And Hardwicke undercuts Broadwell And Coalway (£366,745) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Quedgeley And Hardwicke it is a flat at £136,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Broadwell And Coalway (£480,754 vs £393,391).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBroadwell And Coalway has a crime rate of 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128% lower than Quedgeley And Hardwicke at 108.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway is violent-crime, while in Quedgeley And Hardwicke it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Broadwell And Coalway, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Quedgeley And Hardwicke, which has 9 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Quedgeley and Hardwicke School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Quedgeley and Hardwicke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Quedgeley And Hardwicke averages 437.4 Mbps – ahead of Broadwell And Coalway's 396.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 94.7% in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 85.7% in Quedgeley And Hardwicke.
Quedgeley And Hardwicke is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (437 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Quedgeley And Hardwicke, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Broadwell And Coalway. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,226 in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Quedgeley And Hardwicke.
Quedgeley And Hardwicke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £30,483.8 in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 45.3 in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 59% in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway versus 70% in Quedgeley And Hardwicke. Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 and Quedgeley And Hardwicke has 20,795.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Quedgeley and Hardwicke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 20,795 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,483.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 32.7% |
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