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In short: In 2026, the average home in Horfield (Bristol) costs about £360k to buy or £1350/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 15 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Horfield sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic.
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, Horfield gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Horfield tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £360k — +1% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1350 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2584 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £72k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Horfield scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.
Around £360k on average to buy (+1% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1350 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £72k with a 10% deposit.
Horfield scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 15 minutes.