Filton vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Filton is about 28% cheaper on average. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Filton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Filton
£336,734
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Filton
230.9
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Filton
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Filton
455.9
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Filton
72.7
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Filton
£33,798
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Filton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,734 versus £466,137 in Keynsham. The most affordable entry point in Filton is a flat at £188,682, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Keynsham (£623,160 vs £470,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 78.7 offences per 1,000 people, Keynsham is the safer of the two – 193% lower than Filton's 230.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Filton is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Filton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Keynsham.
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Filton | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Filton enjoy 455.9 Mbps on average, while Keynsham lags behind at 449.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Filton and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Filton and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Filton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (456 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Filton is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Keynsham's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Filton and £1,131 in Keynsham. 69.4% of homes in Filton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Filton has a population of 10,955 while Keynsham has 19,257. Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £32,950.7 in Keynsham. The median age is 43 in Filton and 41.5 in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Filton and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Filton | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,955 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.3% |
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