South Gloucestershire · Bristol
In short: In 2026, the average home in Emersons Green (Bristol) costs about £400k to buy or £1400/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 28 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Emersons Green 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, Emersons Green gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Emersons Green tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £400k — +13% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1400 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2210 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £80k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Emersons Green scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.
Around £400k on average to buy (+13% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1400 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £80k with a 10% deposit.
Emersons Green scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 28 minutes.