Highbridge vs Street
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highbridge
£280,198
Street
£288,081
Crime Rate
Highbridge
82.8
Street
83.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highbridge
100.0%
Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highbridge
357.5
Street
405.5
EPC Rating
Highbridge
68.4
Street
68.4
Median Income
Highbridge
£28,807
Street
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Highbridge is £280,198, which is 3% less than Street at £288,081. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in Street it is a flat at £127,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Street (£127,850 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Street prices grew faster — 33% 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 Street's 83.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Highbridge is violent-crime, while in Street 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 Street. Highbridge has 1 schools in total, while Street has 4.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highbridge | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Street offers faster average downloads at 405.5 Mbps, compared to 357.5 Mbps in Highbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 93.5% in Street. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 77.7% in Street.
Street is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (406 vs 358 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 Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,363 in Street. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Street.
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 Street. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 47.3 in Street. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 56.8% in Street. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Highbridge versus 67.6% in Street.
| Indicator | Highbridge | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,564 | 12,707 |
| 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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