BS2 vs BS3 for families
Nurseries, cost and area quality side by side — so you can choose between BS2 and BS3 with the full picture, not just one dataset.
| Metric | BS2 | BS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Family score | 15/100 | 25/100✓ |
| Nurseries | 9 | 23✓ |
| Outstanding % | 11.11%✓ | 0% |
| Est. nursery fee | £1,300✓ | £1,345 |
| Avg home price | £370,481✓ | £399,666 |
| Parks within 1km | — | — |
| Crime rate /1,000 | 85.01 | 34.35✓ |
Nursery fees are estimates. ✓ marks the stronger area for that metric.
FAQs
Is BS2 or BS3 better for families?
It depends on your priorities. On family score, BS3 edges ahead; on estimated nursery cost, BS2 is cheaper. Compare nurseries, green space, safety and price in the table above.
How much is nursery in BS2 vs BS3?
A full-time place is estimated at £1,300 per month in BS2 and £1,345 in BS3. These are estimates — see each area's fees page for detail.