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Broadwell and Coalway vs Ross-on-Wye

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ross On Wye is about 2% cheaper on average. Ross On Wye has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ross On Wye edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broadwell and Coalway

£366,745

Ross-on-Wye

£360,141

Crime Rate

Broadwell and Coalway

47.8

Ross-on-Wye

30.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadwell and Coalway

50.0%

Ross-on-Wye

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadwell and Coalway

396.3

Ross-on-Wye

380.6

EPC Rating

Broadwell and Coalway

69.8

Ross-on-Wye

68.6

Median Income

Broadwell and Coalway

£32,784

Ross-on-Wye

£30,196

The average house price in Ross On Wye is £360,141, which is 2% less than Broadwell And Coalway at £366,745. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Ross On Wye it is a flat at £137,956.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Ross On Wye (£252,380 vs £193,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 35%.

With 30.3 offences per 1,000 people, Ross On Wye is the safer of the two – 58% lower than Broadwell And Coalway's 47.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway is violent-crime, while in Ross On Wye it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Ross On Wye has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Broadwell And Coalway. Broadwell And Coalway has 2 schools in total, while Ross On Wye has 4.

Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ross-on-Wye School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadwell and CoalwayRoss-on-Wye
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadwell And Coalway offers faster average downloads at 396.3 Mbps, compared to 380.6 Mbps in Ross On Wye. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 90.3% in Ross On Wye. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 73% in Ross On Wye.

Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (396 vs 381 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Broadwell And Coalway are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Ross On Wye. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,412 in Ross On Wye. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Ross On Wye.

Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £30,196 in Ross On Wye. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 48 in Ross On Wye. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 55.5% in Ross On Wye. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Broadwell And Coalway versus 69.5% in Ross On Wye.

IndicatorBroadwell and CoalwayRoss-on-Wye
Population3,30410,993
Median Age48.148
Median Household Income£32,783.5£30,196
Employment Rate54.7%55.5%
Owner Occupied72.2%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified34.1%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Ross On Wye?
Broadwell And Coalway and Ross On Wye are approximately 8.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Ross On Wye?
Ross On Wye is cheaper, with an average house price of £360,141.
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Ross On Wye safer?
Ross On Wye has the lower crime rate at 30.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Ross On Wye?
Ross On Wye has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Ross On Wye?
Broadwell And Coalway has faster average broadband at 396.3 Mbps.

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