Boroughly > Compare > Bedminster vs Windmill Hill
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Bedminster | Windmill Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3.8/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Schools | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Parks & green space | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 7/10 | 6/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£405k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Across the seven life scores they're closely matched, which usually means the decision comes down to the specific streets you view and how each place feels on a weekday evening.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Windmill Hill | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Bedminster | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Bedminster | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Windmill Hill | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Bedminster runs about £405k to buy and £1,450/mo to rent a two-bed; Windmill Hill is around £405k and £1,400/mo.
Windmill Hill scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Bedminster scores 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for parks; Windmill Hill scores 7/10 and 6/10.
Bedminster scores 7/10 for transport and Windmill Hill scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.