Cheddar vs Highbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Highbridge is about 41% cheaper on average. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Highbridge
£280,198
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Highbridge
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Highbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Highbridge
357.5
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Highbridge
68.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Highbridge
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Highbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,198 versus £394,267 in Cheddar. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Highbridge it is a flat at £92,925.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Cheddar (£137,639 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Highbridge (82.8 per 1,000) compared to Cheddar (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Highbridge 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 Highbridge. Cheddar has 3 schools and Highbridge has 1 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheddar enjoy 405.7 Mbps on average, while Highbridge lags behind at 357.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 89.3% in Highbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 65.9% in Highbridge.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (406 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cheddar is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Highbridge's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,363 in Highbridge. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Highbridge.
Cheddar has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheddar has a population of 5,841 while Highbridge has 4,564. Median household income is £28,807 in Cheddar and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 47.3 in Highbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.8% in Highbridge.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Highbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 4,564 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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