Highbridge vs North Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highbridge
£280,198
North Petherton
£328,920
Crime Rate
Highbridge
82.8
North Petherton
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highbridge
100.0%
North Petherton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highbridge
357.5
North Petherton
444.8
EPC Rating
Highbridge
68.4
North Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Highbridge
£28,807
North Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Highbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,198 versus £328,920 in North Petherton. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in North Petherton it is a flat at £104,042.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in North Petherton (£104,042 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Petherton prices grew faster — 52% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Highbridge (82.8 per 1,000) compared to North Petherton (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Highbridge is violent-crime, while in North Petherton 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 favours Highbridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in North Petherton.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highbridge | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in North Petherton enjoy 444.8 Mbps on average, while Highbridge lags behind at 357.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 98.4% in North Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 86.7% in North Petherton.
North Petherton is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (445 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Highbridge is band C (score 68.4), ahead of North Petherton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,363 in North Petherton. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in North Petherton.
Highbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Highbridge has a population of 4,564 while North Petherton has 3,180. Median household income is £28,807 in Highbridge and £28,807 in North Petherton. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 47.3 in North Petherton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 56.8% in North Petherton.
| Indicator | Highbridge | North Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,564 | 3,180 |
| 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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