Is Downend a good place to live?

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.

How much does a home in Downend cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Downend?

Downend scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 25 minutes.

South Gloucestershire · Bristol

Living in Downend

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.

Average to buy

£380k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1350/mo

vs Bristol average

+7%

Est. to city centre

~25 min