How much does a home in Southmead cost in 2026?

Around £310k on average to buy (-13% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1250 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 Southmead?

Southmead scores 6/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 17 minutes.

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Living in Southmead

Q: Is Southmead a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Southmead scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

In short: In 2026, the average home in Southmead (Bristol) costs about £310k to buy or £1250/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 17 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy

£310k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1250/mo

vs Bristol average

-13%

Est. to city centre

~17 min