Is Montpelier a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Montpelier scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

How much does a home in Montpelier cost in 2026?

Around £470k on average to buy (+32% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1500 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £94k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Montpelier?

Montpelier scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 10 minutes.

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Living in Montpelier

In short: In 2026, the average home in Montpelier (Bristol) costs about £470k to buy or £1500/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 10 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Montpelier is one of the livelier parts of Bristol, with an evening economy to match. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.

Average to buy

£470k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1500/mo

vs Bristol average

+32%

Est. to city centre

~10 min