Is Southville a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Southville scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

How much does a home in Southville cost in 2026?

Around £435k on average to buy (+23% 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 £87k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Southville?

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

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Living in Southville

In short: In 2026, the average home in Southville (Bristol) costs about £435k to buy or £1500/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 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).

Southville sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic.

Average to buy

£435k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1500/mo

vs Bristol average

+23%

Est. to city centre

~10 min