South Gloucestershire · Bristol
In short: In 2026, the average home in Kingswood (Bristol) costs about £298k to buy or £1250/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 22 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Kingswood is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol.
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, Kingswood gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Kingswood tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £298k — -16% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1250 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2210 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £60k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Kingswood scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.
Around £298k on average to buy (-16% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1250 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £60k with a 10% deposit.
Kingswood scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 22 minutes.