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.

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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