Keynsham vs Midsomer Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Midsomer Norton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Keynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Keynsham
£466,137
Midsomer Norton
£328,420
Crime Rate
Keynsham
78.7
Midsomer Norton
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Keynsham
100.0%
Midsomer Norton
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Keynsham
449.9
Midsomer Norton
355.1
EPC Rating
Keynsham
71.1
Midsomer Norton
68.6
Median Income
Keynsham
£32,951
Midsomer Norton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Keynsham commands an average of £466,137, compared with £328,420 in Midsomer Norton – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Keynsham is a flat at £252,214, while in Midsomer Norton it is a flat at £154,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Keynsham (£252,214 vs £154,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestKeynsham has a crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Midsomer Norton at 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Keynsham is violent-crime, while in Midsomer Norton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Keynsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Midsomer Norton. There are 9 schools in Keynsham and 8 in Midsomer Norton.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midsomer Norton School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Keynsham | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.9 Mbps in Keynsham and 355.1 Mbps in Midsomer Norton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Keynsham and 87.4% in Midsomer Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.8% in Keynsham and 65.3% in Midsomer Norton.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (450 vs 355 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Keynsham, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band C) in Midsomer Norton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,131 in Keynsham and £1,342 in Midsomer Norton. 65.3% of homes in Keynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Midsomer Norton.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £29,496.6 in Midsomer Norton. The median age is 41.5 in Keynsham and 46.5 in Midsomer Norton. Employment rates stand at 59.7% in Keynsham and 56.5% in Midsomer Norton. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Keynsham versus 67.1% in Midsomer Norton. Keynsham has a population of 19,257 and Midsomer Norton has 13,749.
| Indicator | Keynsham | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,257 | 13,749 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,950.7 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 59.7% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.3% | 32.4% |
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