South Gloucestershire · Bristol

Living in Emersons Green

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.

Average to buy
£400k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1400/mo
vs Bristol average
+13%
Est. to city centre
~28 min

How Emersons Green scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion5/10
LGBTQ+ friendly4/10
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, Emersons Green gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Emersons Green tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.

The money side

QuestionRough 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)

Common questions

Is Emersons Green a good place to live?

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.

How much does a home in Emersons Green cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Emersons Green?

Emersons Green scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 28 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Totterdown£400k avg · safety 7/10Stokes Croft£400k avg · safety 5/10Sea Mills£400k avg · safety 8/10
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