Chipping Sodbury vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chipping Sodbury wins on house prices with a 16% gap. 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
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £391,430, Chipping Sodbury undercuts Keynsham (£466,137) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Keynsham (£434,593 vs £341,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Chipping Sodbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.1 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Keynsham. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Chipping Sodbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Keynsham, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Keynsham averages 449.9 Mbps – ahead of Chipping Sodbury's 406.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (450 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chipping Sodbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Keynsham averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,131 in Keynsham. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £32,950.7 in Keynsham. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.3% |
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