Chipping Sodbury vs Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chipping Sodbury is about 13% cheaper on average. Chipping Sodbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Sodbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
£451,998
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
420.9
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
72.7
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chipping Sodbury is £391,430, which is 13% less than Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne at £451,998. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne it is a flat at £242,612.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne (£409,702 vs £341,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Sodbury prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Chipping Sodbury (72.1 per 1,000) compared to Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne (72.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne 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 WestChipping Sodbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Chipping Sodbury has 3 schools in total, while Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne has 6.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne offers faster average downloads at 420.9 Mbps, compared to 406.3 Mbps in Chipping Sodbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 96.1% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 81.5% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (421 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chipping Sodbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,091 in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £33,798 in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 43 in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 62.2% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury versus 72.4% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 14,969 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33% |
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