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Living in Avonmouth

In short: In 2026, the average home in Avonmouth (Bristol) costs about £300k to buy or £1250/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 5/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 22 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Avonmouth is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol.

Average to buy
£300k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1250/mo
vs Bristol average
-15%
Est. to city centre
~22 min

How Avonmouth scores

Safety5/10
Schools5/10
Parks & green space5/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly4/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

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, Avonmouth gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park.

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

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Avonmouth tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£300k — -15% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1250 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £60k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Avonmouth a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Avonmouth scores 5/10 for safety, 5/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Avonmouth cost in 2026?

Around £300k on average to buy (-15% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1250 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £60k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Avonmouth?

Avonmouth scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 22 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Kingswood£298k avg · safety 7/10Bishopsworth£310k avg · safety 6/10Southmead£310k avg · safety 5/10
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