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In short: In 2026, the average home in Henleaze (Bristol) costs about £653k to buy or £1650/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 14 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Henleaze is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol. Green space is a real strength here.
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, Henleaze gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Waitrose / M&S, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Henleaze tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets; people who value green space and a slower pace.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £653k — +84% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1650 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2584 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £131k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Henleaze scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.
Around £653k on average to buy (+84% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £131k with a 10% deposit.
Henleaze scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 14 minutes.