Town comparison
Clevedon vs Locking
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Locking wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Clevedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clevedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clevedon
£421,051
Locking
£308,002
Crime Rate
Clevedon
82.5
Locking
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clevedon
100.0%
Locking
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Clevedon
432
Locking
348.4
EPC Rating
Clevedon
71.4
Locking
69
Median Income
Clevedon
£32,795
Locking
£29,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £308,002, Locking undercuts Clevedon (£421,051) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clevedon is a flat at £268,078, while in Locking it is a flat at £189,382.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Clevedon (£603,522 vs £414,521).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clevedon prices grew faster — 40% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Clevedon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.5 per 1,000 versus 82.7 per 1,000 in Locking. The most common crime category in Clevedon is violent-crime, while in Locking 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 6 schools in Clevedon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Locking, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Locking School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clevedon | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clevedon averages 432.0 Mbps – ahead of Locking's 348.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Clevedon and 92.8% in Locking. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Clevedon and 64.8% in Locking.
Clevedon is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (432 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clevedon, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Locking. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Clevedon and £1,326 in Locking. 65.2% of homes in Clevedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Locking.
Clevedon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £29,604.6 in Locking. The median age is 46.9 in Clevedon and 47.3 in Locking. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Clevedon and 56.9% in Locking. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Clevedon versus 68.4% in Locking. Clevedon has a population of 21,084 and Locking has 3,819.
| Indicator | Clevedon | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,084 | 3,819 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £29,604.6 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 31.2% |
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