South Gloucestershire · Bristol

Living in Patchway

In short: In 2026, the average home in Patchway (Bristol) costs about £330k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 20 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£330k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1300/mo
vs Bristol average
-7%
Est. to city centre
~20 min

How Patchway scores

Safety6/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
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, Patchway 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, Patchway tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£330k — -7% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1300 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2210 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £66k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Patchway a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Patchway scores 6/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Patchway cost in 2026?

Around £330k on average to buy (-7% 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 £66k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Patchway?

Patchway scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Filton£330k avg · safety 7/10Shirehampton£330k avg · safety 7/10Henbury£335k avg · safety 6/10
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