Is Portishead a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Portishead scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Portishead cost in 2026?

Around £410k on average to buy (+15% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1450 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £82k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Portishead?

Portishead scores 4/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 30 minutes.

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Living in Portishead

In short: In 2026, the average home in Portishead (Bristol) costs about £410k to buy or £1450/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 4/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 30 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Portishead is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Bristol. Green space is a real strength here.

Average to buy

£410k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1450/mo

vs Bristol average

+15%

Est. to city centre

~30 min