Is Stokes Croft a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Stokes Croft scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

How much does a home in Stokes Croft cost in 2026?

Around £400k on average to buy (+13% 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 £80k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Stokes Croft?

Stokes Croft scores 8/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 6 minutes.

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Living in Stokes Croft

In short: In 2026, the average home in Stokes Croft (Bristol) costs about £400k to buy or £1500/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 6 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Stokes Croft is one of the livelier parts of Bristol, with an evening economy to match. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.

Average to buy

£400k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1500/mo

vs Bristol average

+13%

Est. to city centre

~6 min