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Living in Ashley Down

In short: In 2026, the average home in Ashley Down (Bristol) costs about £430k to buy or £1450/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 3.7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 12 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Ashley Down sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol - neither sleepy nor frantic.

Average to buy
£430k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1450/mo
vs Bristol average
+21%
Est. to city centre
~12 min

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How Ashley Down scores

Safety3.7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0 - 10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Bristol areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Ashley Down gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Church, Big park.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Ashley Down tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£430k - +21% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bedabout £1450 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buyabout £86k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Ask about Ashley Down

Common questions

Is Ashley Down a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Ashley Down scores 3.7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

How much does a home in Ashley Down cost in 2026?

Around £430k on average to buy (+21% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1450 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £86k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Ashley Down?

Ashley Down scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 12 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Bedminster£430k avg · safety 3.9/10Southville£435k avg · safety 3.8/10Bower Ashton£420k avg · safety 6.8/10
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