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Best areas to live in Bristol

Bristol's best areas, ranked on the balance most people actually want — safety, schools, green space and everyday life — then sense-checked against price. From premium Clifton and Redland to the buzz of Stokes Croft and the value of Easton, with the travel-to-work towns for anyone after more space.

Ranked from Boroughly's Bristol dataset. Prices are calibrated to HM Land Registry / ONS; the life scores are indicative estimates. Use this to build a shortlist, not to make the final call.

1

Bath

Bath & NE Somerset · £480k to buy · £1,600/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

2

Clifton

Bristol · £575k to buy · £1,750/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

3

Redland

Bristol · £585k to buy · £1,700/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

4

Cotham

Bristol · £520k to buy · £1,650/mo to rent · Safety 8/10, schools 9/10

5

Westbury Park

Bristol · £560k to buy · £1,600/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

6

Stoke Bishop

Bristol · £560k to buy · £1,600/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

7

Henleaze

Bristol · £653k to buy · £1,650/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

8

Bishopston

Bristol · £480k to buy · £1,550/mo to rent · Safety 8/10, schools 8/10

9

Southville

Bristol · £435k to buy · £1,500/mo to rent · Safety 8/10, schools 8/10

10

Westbury-on-Trym

Bristol · £575k to buy · £1,600/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 9/10

11

Montpelier

Bristol · £470k to buy · £1,500/mo to rent · Safety 7/10, schools 8/10

12

St Werburghs

Bristol · £390k to buy · £1,400/mo to rent · Safety 7/10, schools 7/10

13

Ashley Down

Bristol · £430k to buy · £1,450/mo to rent · Safety 7/10, schools 8/10

14

Keynsham

Bath & NE Somerset · £370k to buy · £1,350/mo to rent · Safety 8/10, schools 8/10

15

Portishead

North Somerset · £410k to buy · £1,450/mo to rent · Safety 9/10, schools 8/10

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