House prices in Bristol
The median price paid for a home in Bristol was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,211 sales. House prices in Bristol rose 1.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bristol was 17% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Bristol was £1,883 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Bristol had 12.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Bristol stands out
- Bristol has the 13th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 12.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Bristol has the 24th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,883 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Bristol
The median price paid in Bristol was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,211 sales, or £4,253 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £533,750 | 270 | £4,717 | +2.1% | +8.9% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £365,000 | 1,139 | £4,122 | 0.0% | +14.1% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £375,000 | 2,428 | £4,205 | 0.0% | +15.4% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £250,000 | 1,374 | £4,396 | −1.6% | +4.2% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | £350,000 | +1.4% | +12.9% | £4,253 | −0.2% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bristol sold for a median £4,253 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Bristol has the 97th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its +1.4% change over the year is the 66th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Crime in Bristol
The police recorded 64,471 crimes in Bristol in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Bristol rose 8.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 18.9% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.93 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.76 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 2.09 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.89 |
Bristol has the 13th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Bristol
The average private rent in Bristol was £1,883 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bristol are 35.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bristol has the 24th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Bristol
5,030 homes were sold in Bristol in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.02 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bristol were 5.7% up on the year before and 31.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 144th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Bristol
Bristol is the 123rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 123rd |
| Income | 138th |
| Employment | 159th |
| Education and skills | 125th |
| Health | 94th |
| Crime | 50th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 260th |
| Living environment | 54th |
Broadband and mobile in Bristol
94.1% of premises in Bristol can get gigabit broadband and 97.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 83.4% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 73rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.9% of premises in Bristol get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bristol
In the year ending June 2025, 42,460 people moved to Bristol from elsewhere in the UK and 46,335 moved away, a net loss of 3,875 (7.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- South Gloucestershire 5,367
- Bath and North East Somerset 1,484
- North Somerset 1,294
Most moved out to
- South Gloucestershire 8,378
- North Somerset 3,774
- Bath and North East Somerset 1,822
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bristol
How much does a house cost in Bristol?
The median price paid for a home in Bristol was £350,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £533,750; semi-detached £365,000; terraced £375,000; flats £250,000.
Are house prices in Bristol going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bristol rose 1.4%, and over five years it rose 12.9%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The average private rent in Bristol was £1,883 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,225; 2 bed £1,544; 3 bed £1,759; 4+ bed £2,546.
Is Bristol a safe place to live?
Bristol had 12.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 13th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bristol?
83.4% of premises in Bristol can get full fibre and 94.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Gloucestershire 11 km
- Bath and North East Somerset 14 km
- North Somerset 15 km
- Newport 27 km
- Stroud 33 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.