Cheddar vs Paulton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Paulton is about 30% cheaper on average. Paulton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Paulton
£304,316
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Paulton
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Paulton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Paulton
373.9
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Paulton
68.6
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Paulton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Paulton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,316 versus £394,267 in Cheddar. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Cheddar (£558,296 vs £398,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 78.6 offences per 1,000 people, Paulton is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Cheddar's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Paulton 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 Paulton. Cheddar has 3 schools and Paulton has 2 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Paulton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheddar enjoy 405.7 Mbps on average, while Paulton lags behind at 373.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 67.6% in Paulton.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (406 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Paulton is band C (score 68.6), ahead of Cheddar's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,342 in Paulton. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.
Paulton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheddar has a population of 5,841 while Paulton has 6,502. Median household income is £29,496.6 in Paulton and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 46.5 in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.5% in Paulton.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 6,502 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 32.4% |
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