South Gloucestershire · Bristol
In short: In 2026, the average home in Downend (Bristol) costs about £380k to buy or £1350/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 25 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Downend is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol.
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, Downend gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Downend tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £380k — +7% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1350 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2210 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £76k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Downend scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.
Around £380k on average to buy (+7% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1350 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £76k with a 10% deposit.
Downend scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 25 minutes.