Bristol is full of lovely neighbourhoods, like Clifton, Redland and Westbury-on-Trym, but you probably don’t know anyone who can afford to live in these places. First-time buyers, renters—heck—most of us, could on dream of moving to the city’s most affluent areas. These are the postcodes people are really moving to in Bristol.
Compare My Move has analysed where people moving to Bristol between 2022 and 2025 are choosing to live, revealing the city’s most popular postcodes. And the most popular postcode in Bristol is BS16, aka Fishponds, Downend, and Staple Hill—with an average house price of £363,594 and monthly rent of £1,758.
An often overlooked part of the city, covering the north east belt of Bristol, Fishponds and Downend is quickly becoming a sought-after destination—while the average rent in BS16 is higher than the Bristol average, the average house price is lower—and is signposted as the next up-and-coming neighbourhood.
Pubs like The All Inn and cafes like The Crafty Egg are turning it into a trendy part of the city, but located on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path and near the incredible walking spot, Snuff Mills, it’s got plenty to offer everyone. And keep an eye out for the area’s iconic ‘Fish On Its Nose’ statue!
Where else are people moving?
The second most popular place to move to is Bedminster and Southville, aka BS3, with an average house price of £403,973 and a monthly rent of £1,657. If there’s anywhere to be moving to now in Bristol, it’s here—with its iconic street art and North Street populated with incredible shops, bars, and restaurants.
After that, it’s Knowle and Brislington (BS4), with an average house price of £353,935 and a monthly rent of £1,482. Fourth, Bishopston and Horfield (BS7) is the most expensive on this list with a house price of £471,978 and rent of £1,785. Finally, Easton and St George (BS5) is the cheapest, with a house price of £335,654 and rent of £1,427.