Town comparison
Cheddar vs Clevedon
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cheddar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Clevedon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Clevedon
£421,051
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Clevedon
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Clevedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Clevedon
432
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Clevedon
71.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Clevedon
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Clevedon commands an average of £421,051, compared with £394,267 in Cheddar – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Clevedon it is a flat at £268,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Clevedon (£268,078 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestClevedon has a crime rate of 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cheddar at 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Clevedon 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cheddar and Clevedon. Cheddar has 3 schools and Clevedon has 6 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Clevedon and 405.7 Mbps in Cheddar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 91.5% in Clevedon. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 85.2% in Clevedon.
Clevedon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (432 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clevedon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Cheddar averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,179 in Clevedon. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Clevedon.
Clevedon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 46.9 in Clevedon. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cheddar versus 71.6% in Clevedon. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 57.5% in Clevedon.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 21,084 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 33.9% |
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