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Living in Midsomer Norton

In short: In 2026, the average home in Midsomer Norton (Bristol) costs about £310k to buy or £1200/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 40 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Midsomer Norton is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol.

Average to buy
£310k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1200/mo
vs Bristol average
-13%
Est. to city centre
~40 min

How Midsomer Norton scores

Safety7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport4/10
Diversity & inclusion4/10
LGBTQ+ friendly4/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

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, Midsomer Norton 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, Midsomer Norton tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£310k — -13% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1200 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2081 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £62k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Midsomer Norton a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Midsomer Norton scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Midsomer Norton cost in 2026?

Around £310k on average to buy (-13% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1200 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £62k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Midsomer Norton?

Midsomer Norton scores 4/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 40 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Bishopsworth£310k avg · safety 6/10Southmead£310k avg · safety 5/10Yate£320k avg · safety 7/10
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