South Gloucestershire · Bristol

Living in Frenchay

In short: In 2026, the average home in Frenchay (Bristol) costs about £420k to buy or £1400/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 22 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Frenchay is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol. Green space is a real strength here.

Average to buy
£420k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1400/mo
vs Bristol average
+18%
Est. to city centre
~22 min

How Frenchay scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport5/10
Diversity & inclusion4/10
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, Frenchay 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, Frenchay tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets; people who value green space and a slower pace.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£420k — +18% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1400 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2210 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £84k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Frenchay a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Frenchay 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 Frenchay cost in 2026?

Around £420k on average to buy (+18% 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 £84k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Frenchay?

Frenchay scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 22 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Bower Ashton£420k avg · safety 8/10Windmill Hill£415k avg · safety 7/10Bedminster£430k avg · safety 7/10
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