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Living in Henbury

In short: In 2026, the average home in Henbury (Bristol) costs about £335k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 20 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Henbury is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol.

Average to buy
£335k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1300/mo
vs Bristol average
-6%
Est. to city centre
~20 min

How Henbury scores

Safety6/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport5/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
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, Henbury 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, Henbury tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£335k — -6% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1300 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £67k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Henbury a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Henbury scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Henbury cost in 2026?

Around £335k on average to buy (-6% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £67k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Henbury?

Henbury scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Fishponds£340k avg · safety 6/10Filton£330k avg · safety 7/10Lockleaze£340k avg · safety 6/10
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