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Sea Mills vs Westbury-on-Trym

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.

Sea Mills - average to buy
£599k
Westbury-on-Trym - average to buy
£599k
Sea Mills - 2-bed rent
£1,350/mo
Westbury-on-Trym - 2-bed rent
£1,600/mo

Score by score

CriterionSea MillsWestbury-on-Trym
Safety8.2/106.4/10
Schools7/109/10
Parks & green space8/108/10
Transport5/105/10
Diversity & inclusion4/104/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/105/10
Buzz & nightlife3/104/10
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The short answer

They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£599k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.

Westbury-on-Trym scores clearly better on schools - 9/10 against 7/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenWestbury-on-Trymstronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsWestbury-on-Trymmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersSea Millsbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifeSea Millscalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Sea Mills or Westbury-on-Trym cheaper?

Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Sea Mills runs about £599k to buy and £1,350/mo to rent a two-bed; Westbury-on-Trym is around £599k and £1,600/mo.

Is Sea Mills or Westbury-on-Trym better for families?

Westbury-on-Trym scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Sea Mills scores 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Westbury-on-Trym scores 9/10 and 8/10.

Which has better transport, Sea Mills or Westbury-on-Trym?

Sea Mills scores 5/10 for transport and Westbury-on-Trym 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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