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.

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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