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In short: In 2026, the average home in Totterdown (Bristol) costs about £400k to buy or £1400/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 8 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Totterdown sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic. It's among the more diverse areas in the dataset, and daily life reflects that.
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.
Day to day, Totterdown gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.
Based on its profile, Totterdown tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £400k — +13% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1400 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2584 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £80k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Totterdown scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.
Around £400k on average to buy (+13% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1400 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.
Totterdown scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 8 minutes.