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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.
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.
Day to day, Ashley Down gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Ashley Down tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.
| Question | Rough 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) |
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.
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.
Ashley Down scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 12 minutes.