Highbridge vs Langport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highbridge
£280,198
Langport
£394,242
Crime Rate
Highbridge
82.8
Langport
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highbridge
100.0%
Langport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highbridge
357.5
Langport
93.6
EPC Rating
Highbridge
68.4
Langport
68.4
Median Income
Highbridge
£28,807
Langport
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Highbridge is £280,198, which is 29% less than Langport at £394,242. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in Langport it is a flat at £136,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Langport (£136,775 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.8 offences per 1,000 people, Highbridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Langport's 83 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Highbridge is violent-crime, while in Langport 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 WestHighbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Langport. Highbridge has 1 schools in total, while Langport has 2.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highbridge | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Highbridge offers faster average downloads at 357.5 Mbps, compared to 93.6 Mbps in Langport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 79.2% in Langport. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 6.4% in Langport.
Highbridge is the faster of the two by 282% on average download speed (358 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Highbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Langport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,363 in Langport. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Langport.
Highbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,807 in Highbridge and £28,807 in Langport. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 47.3 in Langport. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 56.8% in Langport. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Highbridge versus 67.6% in Langport.
| Indicator | Highbridge | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,564 | 3,578 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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