Brighton (BN1) vs Bristol (BS1)
Two south-coast / south-west cities with similar lifestyle appeal, comparable populations, strong creative economies, and very different connectivity to London. Brighton (BN1) is 50 minutes from London Bridge; Bristol (BS1) is 100 minutes from Paddington with a much larger economic catchment.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Brighton (BN1) | Bristol (BS1) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £217,224 | £170,396 |
| Median sale price | £195,000 | £147,250 |
| Sample size | 200 sales | 146 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 702 | 1,774 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove | Bristol, City of |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
Brighton commands a meaningful London-commuter premium that Bristol doesn't quite get despite the better economy at scale. Bristol's larger employer base (tech, aerospace, financial services) supports broader buyer demand. Brighton is a lifestyle-and-commute story; Bristol is an economic-fundamentals story. For pure capital growth, Bristol has outperformed over the last five years. For amenity-driven owner-occupiers, Brighton's sea-and-city combination is genuinely unique. Yields are similar; resale liquidity is better in Bristol because the underlying economy is more diversified.
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Brighton (BN1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Bristol (BS1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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