Town comparison
Bristol vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bristol wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Keynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £438,474, Bristol undercuts Keynsham (£466,137) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Bristol (£392,319 vs £336,051).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Keynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.7 per 1,000 versus 130.3 per 1,000 in Bristol. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 WestOf the 115 schools in Bristol, 86.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Keynsham, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 9 |
| Primary | 93 | 6 |
| Secondary | 22 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bristol averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Keynsham's 449.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (500 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bristol leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Keynsham averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,131 in Keynsham. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 54% in Bristol versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Bristol | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 38.3% |
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