Bristol
South-west England’s largest city
Bristol is the largest city in south-west England, with a harbourside centre, two universities and aerospace and technology employers.
5,574
Sales, Last 12 Months
£348,000
Median Sale Price
Where people buy
The Harbourside and Wapping Wharf hold many of the newer apartments, with Temple Quarter developing around the main railway station. Clifton and Redland are the historic, higher-priced districts, Bedminster and Southville have become popular, and Easton and St George tend to be less expensive.
What drives demand
Bristol has two universities and a strong employment base in aerospace, technology and creative industries, and it has long been one of the more expensive cities outside London. Housing supply is tight, which is why the rental market gets so much attention.
Practical points for overseas buyers
Bristol has a Clean Air Zone in the centre, which matters if you or your tenants drive older vehicles. Check any lease, ground rent and service charges on flats. The 2% non-resident stamp duty surcharge applies.
Bristol property prices
5,574
Sales in the last 12 months
£348,000
Median sale price
+5.5%
Change over about 3 years
Median sale price, by month
Sales per month
How Bristol ranks
Each axis is its rank among English and Welsh districts (10 = top). A ranking of data, not a recommendation.
| Property type | Median sale price | Sales (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £260,000 | 1,722 |
| Terraced | £375,000 | 2,341 |
| Semi-detached | £370,000 | 1,220 |
| Detached | £530,000 | 291 |
Compare Bristol with
Median price, 2015 to 2025
Bristol’s annual median rose 63% over the period, from £215,000 to £350,000. Its latest median is 20% above England & Wales (£290,000).
Prices by postcode district
The busiest parts of Bristol over the last 12 months.
| Postcode | Median price | Sales | Flats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS3 | £390,000 | 715 | 34% |
| BS5 | £337,195 | 686 | 21% |
| BS4 | £325,000 | 593 | 21% |
| BS7 | £417,500 | 467 | 25% |
| BS6 | £485,000 | 424 | 52% |
| BS9 | £616,500 | 396 | 24% |
| BS16 | £332,000 | 349 | 21% |
| BS14 | £298,000 | 344 | 12% |
| BS8 | £435,000 | 343 | 76% |
| BS13 | £290,000 | 299 | 11% |
34% of sales were leasehold, including 99% of flats. Check the lease length, ground rent and service charges before buying a leasehold home.
Bristol: common questions
- How much does property cost in Bristol?
- The median residential sale price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £348,000 across 5,574 sales. By property type: Flat £260,000, Terraced £375,000, Semi-detached £370,000, Detached £530,000.
- Are prices rising in Bristol?
- The median sale price in the latest 180 days was up 2.9% on the previous 180 days. Short-term moves also reflect which homes happened to sell.
- How do Bristol prices compare with the rest of England and Wales?
- The median sale price of £348,000 is 20% above the England and Wales median of £290,000.
- Which parts of Bristol are busiest and cheapest?
- The busiest postcode districts in the 12 months to March 2026 were BS3 (715 sales), BS5 (686 sales), BS4 (593 sales). Among districts with at least 20 sales, medians ranged from £285,000 in BS2 to £616,500 in BS9.
- Is property in Bristol freehold or leasehold?
- 34% of sales in the 12 months to March 2026 were leasehold, including 99% of flats. Houses are usually freehold in England and Wales, and flats leasehold.
Source: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. England & Wales standard-price sales. The most recent months are left out because sales take time to register. Registered sales Mar 2025 to Mar 2026. Medians reflect which homes sold, not the value of any one home. Figures are estimates, not forecasts or advice. Past prices don’t predict future returns.
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