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.

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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