Town comparison
Cheddar vs Street
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Street is about 37% cheaper on average. Cheddar has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheddar
£394,267
Street
£288,081
Crime Rate
Cheddar
83.0
Street
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheddar
N/A
Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheddar
405.7
Street
405.5
EPC Rating
Cheddar
68.4
Street
68.4
Median Income
Cheddar
£28,807
Street
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Street more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £288,081 versus £394,267 in Cheddar. The most affordable entry point in Cheddar is a flat at £137,639, while in Street it is a flat at £127,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Cheddar (£558,296 vs £443,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Cheddar is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Street's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheddar is violent-crime, while in Street 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 Street. Cheddar has 3 schools and Street has 4 schools.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheddar | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheddar enjoy 405.7 Mbps on average, while Street lags behind at 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Cheddar and 93.5% in Street. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Cheddar and 77.7% in Street.
Cheddar is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (406 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cheddar is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Street's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cheddar and £1,363 in Street. 57.9% of homes in Cheddar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Street.
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 Street has 12,707. Median household income is £28,807 in Cheddar and £28,807 in Street. The median age is 47.3 in Cheddar and 47.3 in Street. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cheddar and 56.8% in Street.
| Indicator | Cheddar | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,841 | 12,707 |
| 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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