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Living in Bishopsworth

In short: In 2026, the average home in Bishopsworth (Bristol) costs about £310k to buy or £1250/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 20 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£310k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1250/mo
vs Bristol average
-13%
Est. to city centre
~20 min

How Bishopsworth scores

Safety6/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport5/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
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, Bishopsworth 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, Bishopsworth tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£310k — -13% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1250 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £62k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Bishopsworth a good place to live?

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

How much does a home in Bishopsworth cost in 2026?

Around £310k on average to buy (-13% 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 £62k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Bishopsworth?

Bishopsworth scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Southmead£310k avg · safety 5/10Midsomer Norton£310k avg · safety 7/10Yate£320k avg · safety 7/10
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