Town comparison
Bristol vs Yate
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Yate offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Yate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Yate edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Yate
£314,485
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Yate
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Yate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Yate
406.3
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Yate
72.7
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Yate
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Yate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,485 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Yate it is a flat at £196,547.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Bristol (£392,319 vs £276,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Yate (72.3 per 1,000) compared to Bristol (130.3 per 1,000), a 80% difference. The most common crime category in Bristol is violent-crime, while in Yate 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 Yate: 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.
Yate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bristol | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 10 |
| Primary | 93 | 8 |
| Secondary | 22 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bristol enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Yate lags behind at 406.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 94.6% in Yate. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 78.4% in Yate.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (500 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Yate is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Bristol's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,091 in Yate. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Yate.
Yate has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Yate has 28,352. Median household income is £33,798 in Yate and £32,799 in Bristol. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 43 in Yate. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 62.2% in Yate.
| Indicator | Bristol | Yate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 28,352 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 33% |
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