Fortuneswell vs Wool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wool wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Fortuneswell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Fortuneswell
£505,000
Wool
£379,983
Crime Rate
Fortuneswell
45.0
Wool
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fortuneswell
N/A
Wool
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Fortuneswell
390.6
Wool
264.8
EPC Rating
Fortuneswell
68.3
Wool
68.3
Median Income
Fortuneswell
£29,709
Wool
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £379,983, Wool undercuts Fortuneswell (£505,000) by around 33% on average house prices.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fortuneswell prices grew faster — 249% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Fortuneswell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45 per 1,000 versus 45.2 per 1,000 in Wool. The most common crime category in Fortuneswell is violent-crime, while in Wool 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 Fortuneswell and Wool. Fortuneswell has 0 schools and Wool has 3 schools.
Fortuneswell School Inspection Breakdown
Wool School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fortuneswell | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fortuneswell averages 390.6 Mbps – ahead of Wool's 264.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Fortuneswell and 86.3% in Wool. Gigabit availability stands at 74.1% in Fortuneswell and 45.7% in Wool.
Fortuneswell is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (391 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fortuneswell, scoring 68.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Wool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Fortuneswell and £1,375 in Wool. 56% of homes in Fortuneswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Wool.
Fortuneswell has more energy-efficient housing — 56% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Fortuneswell and £29,709 in Wool. The median age is 51.1 in Fortuneswell and 51.1 in Wool. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Fortuneswell and 52.1% in Wool. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Fortuneswell versus 70.4% in Wool. Fortuneswell has a population of 4,554 and Wool has 5,377.
| Indicator | Fortuneswell | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.5% |
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