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.
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.
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 £550,000.
- 21% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £322,000. Houses £635,000.
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 £417,000.
- 17% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £239,000. Houses achieved an average price of £468,000
Worle, Worlebury & St Georges BS20
In close proximity bit offering different 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. £280,000 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 - Overall Average Price: £333,000 (July 2025, ONS data) Annual Change: +2.5% (v's July 2024) First-Time Buyer Average: £282,000, Mortgage Buyer Average: £334,000.
12-Month Growth: +2.5% (higher than the South West average of +1.4%). Over the past 10 years, prices have increased by 41.6%
Portishead (BS20) - Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Portishead was £373,553. 28% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £232,875. Houses achieved an average price of £448,844. The highest value recorded by the Land Registry over the past 12 months was £740,000 for a flat and £2,400,000 for a house.
Weston-super-Mare (BS22/3) - Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Weston-super-Mare was £257,075. 23% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £167,001. Houses achieved an average price of £293,300. The highest value recorded by the Land Registry over the past 12 months was £400,000 for a flat and £1,100,000 for a house.
Brislington/Knowle (BS4) - Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Knowle office less BS4 1 & BS14 was £373,426. 19% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £224,555. Houses achieved an average price of £419,264. The highest value recorded by the Land Registry over the past 12 months was £365,000 for a flat and £1,170,000 for a house.
Southville (BS3) - Over the last 12 months the average sales price in Southville was £375,556.
47% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £271,196. Houses achieved an average price of £501,139. The highest value recorded by the Land Registry over the past 12 months was £635,000 for a flat and £905,000 for a house.
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):
The average house price rose to £269,735 in July, a 2.8% year-on-year increase.
10% of homes in July registered a cut to asking price, well above a 6% average over the last 5 years (Zoopla).
Rightmove is reducing its price forecast for 2025 from +4% to +2%, as the high level of seller competition is limiting price growth.
“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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