Broadwell and Coalway vs Ross-on-Wye
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestRoss 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.
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Ross-on-Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Ross-on-Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 10,993 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 30.8% |
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