Cheddar vs Long Ashton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheddar wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Long Ashton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Long Ashton
£581,361
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Long Ashton
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Long Ashton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Long Ashton
462.6
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Long Ashton
70.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Long Ashton
£32,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £394,267, Cheddar undercuts Long Ashton (£581,361) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Long Ashton it is a flat at £332,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Long Ashton (£332,250 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Ashton prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Long Ashton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.2 per 1,000 versus 83 per 1,000 in Cheddar. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Long Ashton 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 Long Ashton. Cheddar has 3 schools and Long Ashton has 2 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Long Ashton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Ashton averages 462.6 Mbps – ahead of Cheddar's 405.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 93.2% in Long Ashton. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 92.1% in Long Ashton.
Long Ashton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (463 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Ashton, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Cheddar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,219 in Long Ashton. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Long Ashton.
Long Ashton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,525 in Long Ashton and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 45 in Long Ashton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.5% in Long Ashton. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Cheddar versus 68.4% in Long Ashton. Cheddar has a population of 5,841 and Long Ashton has 5,184.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 5,184 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £32,525 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 36.8% |
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