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Living in Stoke Bishop

In short: In 2026, the average home in Stoke Bishop (Bristol) costs about £560k to buy or £1600/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 14 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy
£560k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1600/mo
vs Bristol average
+58%
Est. to city centre
~14 min

How Stoke Bishop scores

Safety9/10
Schools9/10
Parks & green space9/10
Transport5/10
Diversity & inclusion5/10
LGBTQ+ friendly6/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

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, Stoke Bishop gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Waitrose / M&S, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Waitrose / M&S✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Stoke Bishop tends to work best for families who want good schools and calmer streets; people who value green space and a slower pace.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£560k — +58% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1600 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £112k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Stoke Bishop a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Stoke Bishop scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit families who want good schools and calmer streets.

How much does a home in Stoke Bishop cost in 2026?

Around £560k on average to buy (+58% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1600 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £112k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Stoke Bishop?

Stoke Bishop scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 14 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Westbury Park£560k avg · safety 9/10Clifton£575k avg · safety 9/10Westbury-on-Trym£575k avg · safety 9/10
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