Bristol vs Midsomer Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Midsomer Norton offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Midsomer Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bristol edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Midsomer Norton
£328,420
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Midsomer Norton
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Midsomer Norton
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Midsomer Norton
355.1
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Midsomer Norton
68.6
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Midsomer Norton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Midsomer Norton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £328,420 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Midsomer Norton it is a flat at £154,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 80% pricier in Bristol (£278,270 vs £154,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midsomer Norton prices grew faster — 40% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 78.8 offences per 1,000 people, Midsomer Norton is the safer of the two – 65% lower than Bristol's 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Midsomer Norton 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 Bristol: 86.2% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Midsomer Norton.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midsomer Norton School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 8 |
| Primary | 93 | 6 |
| Secondary | 22 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bristol enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Midsomer Norton lags behind at 355.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 87.4% in Midsomer Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 65.3% in Midsomer Norton.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (500 vs 355 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bristol is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Midsomer Norton's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,342 in Midsomer Norton. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Midsomer Norton.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Midsomer Norton has 13,749. Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £29,496.6 in Midsomer Norton. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 46.5 in Midsomer Norton. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 56.5% in Midsomer Norton.
| Indicator | Bristol | Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 13,749 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 32.4% |
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