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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 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

How Ashley Down scores

Safety7/10
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 families who want good schools and calmer streets.

The money side

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

Common questions

Is Ashley Down a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Ashley Down scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

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 7/10Southville£435k avg · safety 8/10Bower Ashton£420k avg · safety 8/10
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