Filton vs Paulton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Paulton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Paulton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Filton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Filton
£336,734
Paulton
£304,316
Crime Rate
Filton
230.9
Paulton
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Filton
100.0%
Paulton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Filton
455.9
Paulton
373.9
EPC Rating
Filton
72.7
Paulton
68.6
Median Income
Filton
£33,798
Paulton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Filton commands an average of £336,734, compared with £304,316 in Paulton – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Filton is a flat at £188,682, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Filton (£326,042 vs £267,848).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestPaulton has a crime rate of 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 194% lower than Filton at 230.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Filton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Filton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Paulton. There are 3 schools in Filton and 2 in Paulton.
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Filton | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Filton and 373.9 Mbps in Paulton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Filton and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Filton and 67.6% in Paulton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (456 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Filton, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band C) in Paulton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Filton and £1,342 in Paulton. 69.4% of homes in Filton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £29,496.6 in Paulton. The median age is 43 in Filton and 46.5 in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Filton and 56.5% in Paulton. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Filton versus 67.1% in Paulton. Filton has a population of 10,955 and Paulton has 6,502.
| Indicator | Filton | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,955 | 6,502 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 32.4% |
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