Is Thornbury a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Thornbury scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 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 Thornbury cost in 2026?

Around £375k on average to buy (+6% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1300 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £75k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Thornbury?

Thornbury scores 5/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 30 minutes.

South Gloucestershire · Bristol

Living in Thornbury

In short: In 2026, the average home in Thornbury (Bristol) costs about £375k to buy or £1300/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 30 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

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

Average to buy

£375k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1300/mo

vs Bristol average

+6%

Est. to city centre

~30 min