Highbridge vs Locking
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Locking has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highbridge
£280,198
Locking
£308,002
Crime Rate
Highbridge
82.8
Locking
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highbridge
100.0%
Locking
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highbridge
357.5
Locking
348.4
EPC Rating
Highbridge
68.4
Locking
69
Median Income
Highbridge
£28,807
Locking
£29,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Highbridge is £280,198, which is 9% less than Locking at £308,002. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in Locking it is a flat at £189,382.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Locking (£189,382 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Locking prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Locking (82.7 per 1,000) compared to Highbridge (82.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Highbridge 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 WestHighbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Locking. Highbridge has 1 schools in total, while Locking has 2.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Highbridge | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Highbridge offers faster average downloads at 357.5 Mbps, compared to 348.4 Mbps in Locking. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 92.8% in Locking. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 64.8% in Locking.
Highbridge is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (358 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Locking are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Highbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,326 in Locking. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Locking.
Locking has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,604.6 in Locking and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 47.3 in Locking. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 56.9% in Locking. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Highbridge versus 68.4% in Locking.
| Indicator | Highbridge | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,564 | 3,819 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,807 | £29,604.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 31.2% |
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