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Living in Lockleaze

In short: In 2026, the average home in Lockleaze (Bristol) costs about £340k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 15 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£340k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1300/mo
vs Bristol average
-4%
Est. to city centre
~15 min

How Lockleaze scores

Safety6/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport6/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
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, Lockleaze gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

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

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Lockleaze tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£340k — -4% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1300 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £68k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Lockleaze a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Lockleaze scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Lockleaze cost in 2026?

Around £340k on average to buy (-4% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £68k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Lockleaze?

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

Nearby alternatives

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