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Brislington vs Totterdown

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.

Brislington - average to buy
£336k
Totterdown - average to buy
£336k
Brislington - 2-bed rent
£1,350/mo
Totterdown - 2-bed rent
£1,400/mo

Score by score

CriterionBrislingtonTotterdown
Safety6.5/105.1/10
Schools7/107/10
Parks & green space7/106/10
Transport6/107/10
Diversity & inclusion6/108/10
LGBTQ+ friendly6/108/10
Buzz & nightlife5/106/10
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The short answer

They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£336k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.

Totterdown scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 8/10 against 6/10.

Totterdown scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 8/10 against 6/10.

Who each one suits

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

Common questions

Is Brislington or Totterdown cheaper?

Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Brislington runs about £336k to buy and £1,350/mo to rent a two-bed; Totterdown is around £336k and £1,400/mo.

Is Brislington or Totterdown better for families?

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

Which has better transport, Brislington or Totterdown?

Brislington scores 6/10 for transport and Totterdown 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.

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