North Somerset · Bristol
In short: In 2026, the average home in Backwell (Bristol) costs about £450k to buy or £1450/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 25 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Backwell is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol. Green space is a real strength here.
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, Backwell gives you Lidl / Aldi, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Backwell tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets; people who value green space and a slower pace.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £450k — +27% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1450 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2158 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £90k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Backwell scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.
Around £450k on average to buy (+27% 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 £90k with a 10% deposit.
Backwell scores 4/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 25 minutes.