Cardiff (CF10) vs Bristol (BS1)
The two largest cities of the South West / South Wales axis. Cardiff is the Welsh capital with the BBC and the Senedd; Bristol is the English regional powerhouse with a much larger economic base.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Cardiff (CF10) | Bristol (BS1) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £1,154,264 | £170,396 |
| Median sale price | £640,000 | £147,250 |
| Sample size | 25 sales | 146 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 1,254 | 1,774 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Cardiff | Bristol, City of |
| Country | Wales | England |
Bottom line
Bristol has substantially deeper economic fundamentals and consequently 30-40% higher prices. Cardiff offers genuine capital-city services and amenity at a meaningful discount. For BTL, Cardiff wins on yield; for capital growth, Bristol wins on fundamentals. Welsh Land Transaction Tax thresholds work in Cardiff's favour for buyers. The right buy depends on which side of the Severn your work life sits.
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Cardiff (CF10)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Bristol (BS1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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