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Living in Bedminster

In short: In 2026, the average home in Bedminster (Bristol) costs about £430k to buy or £1450/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 3.9/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 10 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Bedminster sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol - neither sleepy nor frantic. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.

Average to buy
£430k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1450/mo
vs Bristol average
+21%
Est. to city centre
~10 min

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How Bedminster scores

Safety3.9/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife7/10

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, Bedminster gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Street market✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Bedminster tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

The money side

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

Ask about Bedminster

Common questions

Is Bedminster a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Bedminster scores 3.9/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

How much does a home in Bedminster 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 Bedminster?

Bedminster scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 10 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Ashley Down£430k avg · safety 3.7/10Southville£435k avg · safety 3.8/10Bower Ashton£420k avg · safety 6.8/10
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