Is Hotwells a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Hotwells scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

How much does a home in Hotwells cost in 2026?

Around £404k on average to buy (+14% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1500 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £81k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Hotwells?

Hotwells scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 6 minutes.

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Living in Hotwells

In short: In 2026, the average home in Hotwells (Bristol) costs about £404k to buy or £1500/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 6 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Hotwells sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic.

Average to buy

£404k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1500/mo

vs Bristol average

+14%

Est. to city centre

~6 min