Highbridge vs Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Highbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highbridge
£280,198
Wells
£410,207
Crime Rate
Highbridge
82.8
Wells
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highbridge
100.0%
Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highbridge
357.5
Wells
330.9
EPC Rating
Highbridge
68.4
Wells
68.4
Median Income
Highbridge
£28,807
Wells
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Highbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,198 versus £410,207 in Wells. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in Wells it is a flat at £210,696.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Wells (£210,696 vs £92,925).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highbridge prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Highbridge (82.8 per 1,000) compared to Wells (83 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Highbridge is violent-crime, while in Wells 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 Wells.
Highbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highbridge | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Highbridge enjoy 357.5 Mbps on average, while Wells lags behind at 330.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 87.6% in Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 59.3% in Wells.
Highbridge is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (358 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Highbridge is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Wells's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,363 in Wells. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Wells.
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 Wells has 11,837. Median household income is £28,807 in Highbridge and £28,807 in Wells. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 47.3 in Wells. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 56.8% in Wells.
| Indicator | Highbridge | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,564 | 11,837 |
| 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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