Bristol vs Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bristol is about 3% cheaper on average. Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
£451,998
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
420.9
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
72.7
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bristol is £438,474, which is 3% less than Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne at £451,998. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne it is a flat at £242,612.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Bristol (£392,319 vs £338,797).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 72.3 offences per 1,000 people, Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne is the safer of the two – 80% lower than Bristol's 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne 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 WestFrampton Cotterell And Winterbourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 86.2% in Bristol. Bristol has 115 schools in total, while Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne has 6.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 6 |
| Primary | 93 | 5 |
| Secondary | 22 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bristol offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 420.9 Mbps in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 96.1% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 81.5% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (500 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Bristol. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,091 in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne 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 Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 43 in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 62.2% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne. Owner-occupancy is 54% in Bristol versus 72.4% in Frampton Cotterell And Winterbourne.
| Indicator | Bristol | Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 14,969 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 33% |
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