House prices in South Gloucestershire
The median price paid for a home in South Gloucestershire was £335,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,640 sales. House prices in South Gloucestershire fell 0.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Gloucestershire was 12% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in South Gloucestershire was £1,464 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Gloucestershire had 6.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Gloucestershire stands out
- South Gloucestershire is the 44th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in South Gloucestershire
The median price paid in South Gloucestershire was £335,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,640 sales, or £4,049 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £500,000 | 832 | £4,334 | 0.0% | +14.9% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £352,500 | 1,144 | £4,102 | −0.4% | +17.5% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £300,000 | 1,173 | £3,895 | +1.4% | +17.6% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £199,950 | 491 | £3,654 | −2.5% | +11.1% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | £335,000 | −0.3% | +13.6% | £4,049 | +0.5% |
| 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 South Gloucestershire sold for a median £4,049 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
South Gloucestershire has the 114th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −0.3% change over the year is the 147th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Deprivation in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire is the 44th least 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 | 253rd |
| Income | 240th |
| Employment | 242nd |
| Education and skills | 188th |
| Health | 229th |
| Crime | 220th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 223rd |
| Living environment | 256th |
Rents in South Gloucestershire
The average private rent in South Gloucestershire was £1,464 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Gloucestershire are 38.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Gloucestershire has the 71st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in South Gloucestershire
3,423 homes were sold in South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.12 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Gloucestershire were 4.2% up on the year before and 30.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 94th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th 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.
Crime in South Gloucestershire
The police recorded 20,892 crimes in South Gloucestershire in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Gloucestershire rose 9.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 19.7% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.07 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.39 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.83 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.46 |
South Gloucestershire has the 104th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th 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.
Broadband and mobile in South Gloucestershire
85.4% of premises in South Gloucestershire can get gigabit broadband and 97.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 67.0% can get full fibre, and 0.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 115th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
93.6% of premises in South Gloucestershire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in South Gloucestershire
In the year ending June 2025, 21,257 people moved to South Gloucestershire from elsewhere in the UK and 19,258 moved away, a net gain of 1,999 (6.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Bristol, City of 8,378
- Bath and North East Somerset 778
- North Somerset 637
Most moved out to
- Bristol, City of 5,367
- North Somerset 984
- Bath and North East Somerset 814
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about South Gloucestershire
How much does a house cost in South Gloucestershire?
The median price paid for a home in South Gloucestershire was £335,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £500,000; semi-detached £352,500; terraced £300,000; flats £199,950.
Are house prices in South Gloucestershire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Gloucestershire fell 0.3%, and over five years it rose 13.6%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Gloucestershire?
The average private rent in South Gloucestershire was £1,464 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,000; 2 bed £1,274; 3 bed £1,556; 4+ bed £2,228.
Is South Gloucestershire a safe place to live?
South Gloucestershire had 6.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 104th lowest 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 South Gloucestershire?
67.0% of premises in South Gloucestershire can get full fibre and 85.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bristol 11 km
- Bath and North East Somerset 21 km
- Stroud 22 km
- North Somerset 26 km
- Forest of Dean 31 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.