Norton Fitzwarren vs Watchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Norton Fitzwarren is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Watchet has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Watchet
£302,461
Crime Rate
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Watchet
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Watchet
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
Watchet
114
EPC Rating
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Watchet
68.4
Median Income
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
Watchet
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £264,130, Norton Fitzwarren undercuts Watchet (£302,461) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Norton Fitzwarren is a flat at £149,071, while in Watchet it is a flat at £141,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Norton Fitzwarren (£253,716 vs £225,180).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watchet prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWatchet has a crime rate of 83.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Norton Fitzwarren at 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Norton Fitzwarren is violent-crime, while in Watchet 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 data is not fully available for both Norton Fitzwarren and Watchet. Norton Fitzwarren has 1 schools and Watchet has 1 schools.
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Watchet School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Norton Fitzwarren | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Norton Fitzwarren averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Watchet's 114.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Norton Fitzwarren and 87.4% in Watchet. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 10% in Watchet.
Norton Fitzwarren is the faster of the two by 303% on average download speed (460 vs 114 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Norton Fitzwarren leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Watchet averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren and £1,363 in Watchet. 57.9% of homes in Norton Fitzwarren have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Watchet.
Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren and £28,807 in Watchet. The median age is 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren and 47.3 in Watchet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Norton Fitzwarren versus 67.6% in Watchet. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren and 56.8% in Watchet.
| Indicator | Norton Fitzwarren | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,770 | 3,643 |
| 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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