Rhoose vs Watchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Watchet offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Rhoose
£320,701
Watchet
£302,461
Crime Rate
Rhoose
62.7
Watchet
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Rhoose
N/A
Watchet
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Rhoose
467.1
Watchet
114
EPC Rating
Rhoose
70.7
Watchet
68.4
Median Income
Rhoose
£32,675
Watchet
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Watchet is £302,461, which is 6% less than Rhoose at £320,701. The most affordable entry point in Rhoose is a terraced at £222,556, while in Watchet it is a flat at £141,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Watchet (£447,050 vs £379,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watchet prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Rhoose (62.7 per 1,000) compared to Watchet (83.2 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Rhoose 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Rhoose and Watchet. Rhoose has 0 schools and Watchet has 1 schools.
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
Watchet School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Rhoose | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rhoose offers faster average downloads at 467.1 Mbps, compared to 114.0 Mbps in Watchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Rhoose and 87.4% in Watchet. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Rhoose and 10% in Watchet.
Rhoose is the faster of the two by 310% on average download speed (467 vs 114 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Rhoose are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Watchet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Rhoose and £1,363 in Watchet. 62.2% of homes in Rhoose have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Watchet.
Rhoose has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Rhoose and £28,807 in Watchet. The median age is 45.1 in Rhoose and 47.3 in Watchet. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Rhoose and 56.8% in Watchet. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Rhoose versus 67.6% in Watchet.
| Indicator | Rhoose | Watchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,428 | 3,643 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 30.5% |
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