Bristol's housing market now offers more choice with measured growth, experiencing a decade-high level of buyer choice, prompting sellers to adopt more competitive pricing strategies. With buyers now able to compare a wider range of listings, overpriced homes stand out quickly -leading many sellers to price sharply to secure interest.
(July 2025)
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire prices
This surge in supply is moderating price growth, prompting a downward revision in annual asking price forecasts. While seasonal slowdowns around summer are expected, Bristol's market resilience remains strong, supported by improving affordability and the prospect of further bank rate cuts before year-end.
July's spotlight on three key areas
Bishopston
Bishopston remains one of Bristol’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. The area continues to attract young professionals, families, and downsizers, contributing to sustained demand and competitive pricing.
- The average asking price of all homes currently available to buy in Bishopston is £504,000. On a price per square foot basis, this is £480.
- 7.6% of homes currently available to buy have been reduced in price since they were first listed to sell.
Knowle
Knowle offers great value attracting first-time buyers and young families. Connectivity is excellent with easy access to Bristol city centre and Temple Meads via the A37 and local rail links. We expect Knowle to remain a growth hotspot in South Bristol.
- Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Knowle was £416,000.
- 18% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £226,000. Houses achieved an average price of £457,400
Worle, Worlebury & St Georges BS20
In close proximity bit offering dirfferent property stock,
- Worle
- Popular with families and commuters, thanks to good schools and rail links
- Stock dominated by 1980s–2000s semis and terraces. Average property value approx. £283,000 for semi-detached homes.
- St Georges
- Known for modern estates, larger detached homes, and proximity to the M5. A wide range of prices with detached homes reaching up to £500,000 for largest of properties.
The table below highlights current average prices and recent growth across key postcode districts.
|
District (Postcode) |
Avg Sale Price (2025) |
5-Year Change |
1-Year Change |
|
Clifton (BS8) |
£560,244 |
+12.5% |
+2.1% |
|
£485,135 |
+21.7% |
+3.4% |
|
|
Bishopston/Horfield (BS7) |
£460,539 |
+24.5% |
+3.7% |
|
Southville/Bedminster (BS3) |
£432,466 |
+27.6% |
+4.1% |
|
Brislington/Knowle (BS4) |
£384,393 |
+30.8% |
+4.5% |
|
£368,903 |
+18.0% |
+2.9% |
|
|
Portishead (BS20) |
£361,443 |
+39.5% |
+5.5% |
|
Clevedon (BS21) |
£459,605 |
+25.8% |
+3.9% |
Source: HM Land Registry data for year to Spring 2025.
5-Year house price trends. Big gains in emerging areas
While short-term growth has been modest, looking at the past 3–5 years reveals significant capital appreciation in our region. Virtually all the highlighted districts have seen double-digit price rises since 2018-2019, despite the recent cooldown. Notably, some of the historically “up-and-coming” areas have outperformed the pricier postcodes in percentage terms.
Five-year cumulative house price growth (2018–2023) by area. Areas like Portishead (BS20) and South Bristol saw the fastest rises, while already-expensive Clifton (BS8) grew more slowly.
South Gloucestershire (April–July 2025) Overall Average Price: £341,000 (April 2025, ONS data) Annual Change: +6.5% (v's April 2024) First-Time Buyer Average: £290,000, Mortgage Buyer Average: £342,000.
Detached Homes:£608,600 | Semi-Detached:£520,400 | Terraced:£391,980 | Flats: £354,560 2
House prices in South Gloucestershire rose 8.0% in the 12 months to March 2025. The area has outperformed both the South West region (+3.8%) and the UK average (+5.5%) over the same period. Over the past 10 years, prices have increased by 45.4%
Portishead (BS20)- Overall Average Price: £417,964 | Detached Homes:£571,370 | Semi-Detached:£420,130 | Terraced:£440,000 | Flats:£242,995
Latest 3-Month Average (Apr–Jun 2025): £484,744 2 Annual Change: +1.6% 10-Year Change: +39%
Prices have remained relatively stable, with a modest increase over the past year. Detached homes continue to command the highest prices, reflecting strong demand for family housing. Rental prices have also risen, with the average monthly rent now at £1,598, up 2% year-on-year.
Asking prices in Weston-super-Mare have dipped by approximately 2.1% over the past six months, indicating a more price-sensitive buyer pool in a market adjusting to broader economic conditions. New builds are commanding significantly higher prices, averaging around £365,000, while established properties are selling for closer to £271,000
The most active price range remains between £200,000 and £300,000, which continues to account for a substantial share of transactions—estimated at nearly 45% of all sales.
Brislington/Knowle (BS4) and Southville (BS3) have jumped 28–31% in the last five years, as buyers sought value in South Bristol’s revitalized neighbourhoods.
Even traditionally higher-priced inner suburbs like Redland (BS6) and Bishopston (BS7) saw strong gains of 22–25% since 2018, outperforming the Clifton (BS8) area, which rose a more modest 12.5%. (Clifton’s slower growth is likely because its prices were already high, leaving less room for big percentage jumps.)
Overall, the City of Bristol’s average house price is about 19% higher than in 2020, and roughly 30% higher than five years ago, underscoring the strong long-term market momentum despite recent headwinds.
National
According to the latest UK House Price Index from the Office for National Statistics (ONS):
- Average UK house prices rose by 3.9% year-on-year, reaching £269,000 in May 2025 (latest available data)
- This marks a slight increase from the3.6% annual growth recorded in April 2025.
Zoopla expect house price growth to slow towards 1% to 1.5% in the coming months.
“It’s important to remember that among records and national trends, Great Britain’s housing market is made up of thousands of diverse local markets, each uniquely responding to market changes" Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove
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