BS1 vs BS2 for families
Nurseries, cost and area quality side by side — so you can choose between BS1 and BS2 with the full picture, not just one dataset.
| Metric | BS1 | BS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family score | 4/100 | 15/100✓ |
| Nurseries | 4 | 9✓ |
| Outstanding % | 0% | 11.11%✓ |
| Est. nursery fee | £1,255✓ | £1,300 |
| Avg home price | £322,575✓ | £370,481 |
| Parks within 1km | — | — |
| Crime rate /1,000 | 86.24 | 85.01✓ |
Nursery fees are estimates. ✓ marks the stronger area for that metric.
FAQs
Is BS1 or BS2 better for families?
It depends on your priorities. On family score, BS2 edges ahead; on estimated nursery cost, BS1 is cheaper. Compare nurseries, green space, safety and price in the table above.
How much is nursery in BS1 vs BS2?
A full-time place is estimated at £1,255 per month in BS1 and £1,300 in BS2. These are estimates — see each area's fees page for detail.