Batheaston vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Filton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. Batheaston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Batheaston commands an average of £537,424, compared with £336,734 in Filton – a difference of 60%. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £470,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBatheaston has a crime rate of 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 192% lower than Filton at 230.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Filton 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 Batheaston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Filton. There are 1 schools in Batheaston and 3 in Filton.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Filton and 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 94% on average download speed (456 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Filton, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Batheaston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,091 in Filton. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £33,026.5 in Batheaston. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 43 in Filton. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 62.2% in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 72.4% in Filton. Batheaston has a population of 3,878 and Filton has 10,955.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 33% |
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