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Living in Windmill Hill

In short: In 2026, the average home in Windmill Hill (Bristol) costs about £415k 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).

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

Average to buy
£415k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1400/mo
vs Bristol average
+17%
Est. to city centre
~8 min

How Windmill Hill scores

Safety7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space6/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

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, Windmill Hill gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park.

✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Veggie & vegan spots✓ Street market✓ Church✓ Big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Windmill Hill tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£415k — +17% vs the Bristol average of £355k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1400 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2584 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £83k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Windmill Hill a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Windmill Hill scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 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 Windmill Hill cost in 2026?

Around £415k on average to buy (+17% 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 £83k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Windmill Hill?

Windmill Hill scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 8 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Portishead£410k avg · safety 9/10Bower Ashton£420k avg · safety 8/10Frenchay£420k avg · safety 8/10
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