Batheaston vs Bristol
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bristol is about 23% cheaper on average. Batheaston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Bristol
£438,474
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Bristol
130.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Bristol
86.2%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Bristol
500
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Bristol
71.3
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Bristol
£32,799
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bristol is £438,474, which is 23% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Bristol it is a flat at £278,270.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £612,227).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 79.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batheaston is the safer of the two – 65% lower than Bristol's 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Bristol 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 WestBatheaston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 86.2% in Bristol. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Bristol has 115.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 115 |
| Primary | 1 | 93 |
| Secondary | 0 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bristol offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 100% in Bristol. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 100% in Bristol.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 113% on average download speed (500 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bristol are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Batheaston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,044 in Bristol. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Bristol.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 38.2 in Bristol. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 61.2% in Bristol. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 54% in Bristol.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 425,196 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 38.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £32,799 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 54% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 42.1% |
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