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Living in Knowle

In short: In 2026, the average home in Knowle (Bristol) costs about £382k to buy or £1350/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 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).

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

Average to buy
£382k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1350/mo
vs Bristol average
+8%
Est. to city centre
~15 min

How Knowle scores

Safety6/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly6/10
Buzz & nightlife5/10

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

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

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Knowle tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£382k — +8% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1350 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £76k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Knowle a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Knowle scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.

How much does a home in Knowle cost in 2026?

Around £382k on average to buy (+8% 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 £76k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Knowle?

Knowle scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 15 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Downend£380k avg · safety 8/10Brislington£385k avg · safety 6/10Thornbury£375k avg · safety 8/10
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