Redland & Cotham, Bristol To: Clevedon, Somerset

When buyers found themselves priced out of Bristol’s alpha neighbourhood, Clifton, they traditionally beat a path east, piling into its nearest neighbours of Redland or Cotham.

These two Georgian/ Victorian suburbs are now almost as expensive as Clifton village. Recently, buyers have started looking further afield for period homes within an easy commute to Bristol and the temptation of coastal living.

Buying agent Jerome Lartaud, of Domus Holmes Property Finder, said these buyers are gravitating towards the north Somerset coast, where they can find similar period houses.

“Clevedon is a good alternative as the commute to Bristol on a daily basis is feasible, around 25 minutes on a good day; more realistically 40 minutes’ drive during peak hours. Clevedon has a strong community and coastal village feel with elegant Victorian villas, independent shops and eateries, and possibly the country’s prettiest pier.” A home in Redland or Cotham sells for an average £560,000, up 19pc in the past five years, according to Hamptons. Clevedon’s average price has hit £398,550, up 25pc in the same period.

Houses have performed particularly well in Clevedon, as first-time buyers are firmly priced out of central Bristol. Over five years, prices have jumped 27pc to an average of £439,180, while back in Redland’s BS6 postcode, flat prices are up 11pc to £792,710.