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Bishopsworth vs Long Ashton

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.

Bishopsworth - average to buy
£290k
Long Ashton - average to buy
£490k
Bishopsworth - 2-bed rent
£1,250/mo
Long Ashton - 2-bed rent
£1,500/mo

Score by score

CriterionBishopsworthLong Ashton
Safety5.7/109.2/10
Schools6/108/10
Parks & green space7/108/10
Transport5/105/10
Diversity & inclusion6/104/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/104/10
Buzz & nightlife3/103/10
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The short answer

Bishopsworth is the cheaper of the two - roughly £290k against £490k, about 69% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.

Long Ashton scores clearly better on safety - 9.2/10 against 5.7/10.

Long Ashton scores clearly better on schools - 8/10 against 6/10.

Bishopsworth scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 6/10 against 4/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenLong Ashtonstronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsBishopsworthmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersBishopsworthbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifeLong Ashtoncalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Bishopsworth or Long Ashton cheaper?

Bishopsworth is cheaper on average. Bishopsworth runs about £290k to buy and £1,250/mo to rent a two-bed; Long Ashton is around £490k and £1,500/mo.

Is Bishopsworth or Long Ashton better for families?

Long Ashton scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Bishopsworth scores 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Long Ashton scores 8/10 and 8/10.

Which has better transport, Bishopsworth or Long Ashton?

Bishopsworth scores 5/10 for transport and Long Ashton scores 5/10. 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.

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BishopsworthBristol · £290k avg Long AshtonNorth Somerset · £490k avg
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