Bristol vs Bath and North East Somerset
Renting costs roughly the same in both areas.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Bristol is £2/month cheaper than Bath and North East Somerset - that's £24/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Bristol earn £1,570/year more than those in Bath and North East Somerset.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Bath and North East Somerset are £51,250 (15%) higher than in Bristol.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Bristol have risen by 56.7%, compared to 45.5% in Bath and North East Somerset.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £331/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Bristol than in Bath and North East Somerset.
| Band | Bristol | Bath and North East Somerset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,809 | £1,589 | Bristol +£220/yr |
| Band B | £2,111 | £1,854 | Bristol +£257/yr |
| Band C | £2,412 | £2,119 | Bristol +£293/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,714 | £2,383 | Bristol +£331/yr |
| Band E | £3,317 | £2,913 | Bristol +£404/yr |
| Band F | £3,920 | £3,443 | Bristol +£477/yr |
| Band G | £4,523 | £3,972 | Bristol +£551/yr |
| Band H | £5,427 | £4,767 | Bristol +£660/yr |
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Band D is used as the standard benchmark for comparing council tax across areas. Other bands are set as fixed proportions of the Band D amount.
Energy comparison
| Measure | Bristol | Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | South West | South West |
Energy estimates are based on the Ofgem price cap, which is set nationally. Regional variation is small; we show the same headline figure across regions for transparency.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q4 2026
Water comparison
| Measure | Bristol | Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £813 | £813 |
| Monthly | £68 | £68 |
| Water company | South West Water | South West Water |
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
Water company boundaries don't always align cleanly with local authority boundaries; the company shown here is the most common provider in each area.
Climate comparison
Bristol gets around 58mm less rainfall per year and 21 more hours of sunshine than Bath and North East Somerset.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Bristol has a higher crime rate than Bath and North East Somerset, with 1,308 vs 787 recorded crimes per 10,000 people.
Source: Home Office / Scottish Government recorded crime
Recording practices vary between police forces. Crime rates reflect reported and recorded crime only.
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