Bristol vs Paulton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Paulton offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Paulton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Paulton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Paulton
£304,316
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Paulton
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Paulton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Paulton
373.9
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Paulton
68.6
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Paulton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paulton is £304,316, which is 44% less than Bristol at £438,474. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Bristol (£278,270 vs £173,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Paulton (78.6 per 1,000) compared to Bristol (130.3 per 1,000), a 66% difference. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Paulton 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 WestPaulton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 86.2% in Bristol. Bristol has 115 schools in total, while Paulton has 2.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paulton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 2 |
| Primary | 93 | 2 |
| Secondary | 22 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bristol offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 373.9 Mbps in Paulton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 67.6% in Paulton.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (500 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bristol are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Paulton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,342 in Paulton. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £29,496.6 in Paulton. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 46.5 in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 56.5% in Paulton. Owner-occupancy is 54% in Bristol versus 67.1% in Paulton.
| Indicator | Bristol | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 6,502 |
| 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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