Town comparison
Bristol vs Peasedown St John
Which is better to live in? 12.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Peasedown St John is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Peasedown St John has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peasedown St John edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Peasedown St John
£383,961
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Peasedown St John
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Peasedown St John
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Peasedown St John
375.1
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Peasedown St John
68.7
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Peasedown St John
£29,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £383,961, Peasedown St John undercuts Bristol (£438,474) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Peasedown St John it is a flat at £247,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Bristol (£418,618 vs £288,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peasedown St John prices grew faster — 60% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestPeasedown St John has a crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66% lower than Bristol at 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Peasedown St John 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 Peasedown St John, which has 1 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.
Peasedown St John School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 1 |
| Primary | 93 | 1 |
| Secondary | 22 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bristol averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Peasedown St John's 375.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 92.7% in Peasedown St John. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 68.6% in Peasedown St John.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (500 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bristol leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Peasedown St John averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,335 in Peasedown St John. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Peasedown St John.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £29,448.7 in Peasedown St John. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 46.3 in Peasedown St John. Owner-occupancy is 54% in Bristol versus 67.1% in Peasedown St John. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 57.2% in Peasedown St John.
| Indicator | Bristol | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 6,668 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £29,448.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 32.7% |
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