Bradley Stoke vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Filton is about 6% cheaper on average. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradley Stoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Filton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,734 versus £356,214 in Bradley Stoke. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Filton (£326,042 vs £288,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bradley Stoke (72.4 per 1,000) compared to Filton (230.9 per 1,000), a 219% difference. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke 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 WestSchool quality favours Bradley Stoke: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Filton.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bradley Stoke | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Filton enjoy 455.9 Mbps on average, while Bradley Stoke lags behind at 358.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (456 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bradley Stoke is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Filton's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,091 in Filton. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 while Filton has 10,955. Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £33,798 in Filton. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 43 in Filton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 62.2% in Filton.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33% |
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