Bristol vs Filton

At £336,734, Filton undercuts Bristol (£438,474) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.

Bristol has a crime rate of 130.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77% lower than Filton at 230.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol 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.

Of the 115 schools in Bristol, 86.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Filton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bristol averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Filton's 455.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 89.9% in Filton.

→Bristol is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (500 vs 456 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Filton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bristol averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,091 in Filton. 66.3% of homes in Bristol 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 66.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 43 in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 54% in Bristol versus 72.4% in Filton. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 62.2% in Filton.

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