Clevedon vs Long Ashton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Clevedon offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Long Ashton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clevedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clevedon
£421,051
Long Ashton
£581,361
Crime Rate
Clevedon
82.5
Long Ashton
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clevedon
100.0%
Long Ashton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Clevedon
432
Long Ashton
462.6
EPC Rating
Clevedon
71.4
Long Ashton
70.4
Median Income
Clevedon
£32,795
Long Ashton
£32,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Clevedon is £421,051, which is 28% less than Long Ashton at £581,361. The most affordable entry point in Clevedon is a flat at £268,078, while in Long Ashton it is a flat at £332,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Long Ashton (£585,792 vs £394,563).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Ashton prices grew faster — 47% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Long Ashton (82.2 per 1,000) compared to Clevedon (82.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Clevedon is violent-crime, while in Long Ashton 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 WestClevedon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Long Ashton. Clevedon has 6 schools in total, while Long Ashton has 2.
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Ashton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clevedon | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Long Ashton offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 432.0 Mbps in Clevedon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Clevedon and 93.2% in Long Ashton. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Clevedon and 92.1% in Long Ashton.
Long Ashton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (463 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clevedon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Long Ashton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Clevedon and £1,219 in Long Ashton. 65.2% of homes in Clevedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Long Ashton.
Clevedon has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £32,525 in Long Ashton. The median age is 46.9 in Clevedon and 45 in Long Ashton. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Clevedon and 56.5% in Long Ashton. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Clevedon versus 68.4% in Long Ashton.
| Indicator | Clevedon | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,084 | 5,184 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £32,525 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 36.8% |
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