Highbridge vs Weston-super-Mare

At £280,198, Highbridge undercuts Weston Super Mare (£283,203) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Highbridge is a flat at £92,925, while in Weston Super Mare it is a flat at £168,421.

Residents of Weston Super Mare experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.5 per 1,000 versus 82.8 per 1,000 in Highbridge. The most common crime category in Highbridge is violent-crime, while in Weston Super Mare it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Highbridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Weston Super Mare, which has 24 schools, the figure is 88.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Weston Super Mare averages 405.8 Mbps – ahead of Highbridge's 357.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.3% of premises in Highbridge and 97.1% in Weston Super Mare. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Highbridge and 74.9% in Weston Super Mare.

→Weston Super Mare is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (406 vs 358 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Weston Super Mare leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Highbridge averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Highbridge and £1,179 in Weston Super Mare. 57.9% of homes in Highbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Weston Super Mare.

→Weston Super Mare has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,795 in Weston Super Mare and £28,807 in Highbridge. The median age is 47.3 in Highbridge and 46.9 in Weston Super Mare. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Highbridge versus 71.6% in Weston Super Mare. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Highbridge and 57.5% in Weston Super Mare.

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