Bristol Property Market Statistics 2026

Bristol is a city of around 482,815 people in South West England (ONS mid-2023 population estimate). This page brings together the current verified figures on Bristol house prices, rents and rental yields, drawn from the ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index and ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics. Every figure below carries its own source and date so it can be checked or quoted directly. For a wider view of the national picture, see our UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 and UK Landlord Statistics 2026 pages.

Last Updated: July 2026 | Next Update: October 2026

Bristol Key Stats at a Glance

Bristol House Prices in 2026

The average house price in Bristol has risen 0.3% in the year to April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)). That puts the typical Bristol home at £354,000, based on transactions recorded up to April 2026.

Bristol Temple Quarter, a major station-led regeneration scheme targeting more than 10,000 new homes, reached a milestone in 2026 as the University of Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus completed construction next to Temple Meads, ahead of opening in September 2026 (Bristol Temple Quarter Regeneration Partnership / University of Bristol, 2026).

Local house price data of this kind is based on a smaller number of transactions than national figures, so short-term movements in a single city should be read as a trend rather than a precise monthly signal. Looked at over a full year, though, Bristol's rise of 0.3% gives a reasonably clear read on where the local market sits going into the second half of 2026.

Bristol Rents and Rental Yields

The average monthly rent in Bristol has risen 7.9% in the year to May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That is against a wider South West England average rent increase of 5.1% over the same period (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That works out at £1,883 a month for the average Bristol let as of May 2026.

Putting the two figures together gives the gross rental yield, the standard way of comparing rental income against purchase price before costs. For Bristol: (£1,883 x 12 months) / £354,000 x 100 = 6.4% gross yield. This is a gross, pre-cost figure; it does not account for mortgage interest, management fees, maintenance, void periods or tax, all of which reduce the net return a landlord actually receives. For the national landlord and rental picture, including how gross and net yields typically compare, see our UK Landlord Statistics 2026 and UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 pages.

A strong aerospace and engineering cluster, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce, alongside a fast-growing 'Silicon Gorge' tech sector, supports well-paid local employment.

What's Shaping the Bristol Property Market

Bristol's surrounding green belt constrains new housing supply, which is a major reason average rents rose 7.9% over the year to May 2026, far outpacing average house price growth of just 0.3% (ONS, 2026).

Landlords and investors trying to translate these figures into an actual purchase in Bristol typically work with property sourcing agents to find stock that fits the numbers above, rather than relying on portal browsing alone, since the best-priced opportunities in a market like this rarely stay listed for long. This page is a statistics reference rather than a buying guide; for an area-by-area breakdown of where to invest within Bristol, see our Bristol property investment guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Bristol in 2026?

The average house price in Bristol was £354,000 in April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)), up 0.3% from April 2025.

What is the average rent in Bristol?

The average monthly rent in Bristol was £1,883 in May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics), up 7.9% from May 2025.

What rental yield can landlords expect in Bristol?

Based on the average purchase price of £354,000 and average monthly rent of £1,883, the gross rental yield in Bristol works out at 6.4%. This is a gross figure before mortgage costs, management fees, maintenance and tax, so actual net returns will be lower.

Is the Bristol property market rising or falling in 2026?

Bristol house prices have risen 0.3% over the past year, while rents have risen 7.9% over the same period. The two do not always move together, and the gap between price growth and rent growth is one reason gross yields shift from year to year.

Where can I find area-by-area investment analysis for Bristol?

This page focuses on citywide statistics. For a breakdown of specific Bristol neighbourhoods and investment areas, see our Bristol property investment guide.

Sources and Methodology

Gross rental yield is calculated as (average monthly rent x 12) / average house price x 100, using the figures in the table above. It is a standard, transparent calculation, not a forecast, and does not represent net return after costs.

This page is a statistics reference. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Figures are provisional and subject to revision by the original sources; always check the linked sources directly before relying on a figure for a decision.