Bristol vs Nailsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Nailsea offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Nailsea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nailsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Nailsea
£389,507
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Nailsea
82.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Nailsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Nailsea
409.8
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Nailsea
71.4
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Nailsea
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Nailsea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £389,507 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Nailsea it is a flat at £205,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Bristol (£278,270 vs £205,436).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Nailsea (82.4 per 1,000) compared to Bristol (130.3 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Nailsea 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 Nailsea: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 86.2% in Bristol.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nailsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 6 |
| Primary | 93 | 5 |
| Secondary | 22 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bristol enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Nailsea lags behind at 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 88.7% in Nailsea. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 80.3% in Nailsea.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (500 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Nailsea is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bristol's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,179 in Nailsea. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Nailsea.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Nailsea has 15,919. Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £32,795 in Nailsea. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 46.9 in Nailsea. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 57.5% in Nailsea.
| Indicator | Bristol | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 15,919 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 33.9% |
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