Bath & NE Somerset · Bristol

Living in Keynsham

In short: In 2026, the average home in Keynsham (Bristol) costs about £370k to buy or £1350/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 16 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£370k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1350/mo
vs Bristol average
+4%
Est. to city centre
~16 min

How Keynsham scores

Safety8/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion5/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

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, Keynsham gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Keynsham tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£370k — +4% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1350 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2081 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £74k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Keynsham a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Keynsham scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Keynsham cost in 2026?

Around £370k on average to buy (+4% 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 £74k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Keynsham?

Keynsham scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 16 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Thornbury£375k avg · safety 8/10St Pauls£360k avg · safety 5/10Horfield£360k avg · safety 7/10
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