Stoke Bishop – Still Bargains Amongst The Million Pound Homes.

Stoke Bishop, located on the north-west edge of Bristol city centre near Clifton Down, is regarded as one of the UK’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Highlighted by The Telegraph as one of the country’s poshest suburbs, the area boasts an average property price of £832,090, with grand Georgian homes occasionally fetching over £2 million. Residents enjoy scenic surroundings and easy access to landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and peaceful retreats such as Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve and Bishops Knoll Wood.

Despite its reputation for luxury, recent analysis found that Stoke Bishop still offers pockets of relative affordability. Streets like Downleaze present some of the area’s lowest entry points, with properties in postcodes such as BS9 1LZ selling for an average of £440,000. Other nearby postcodes, like BS9 1JT, BS9 1LU, and BS9 1NA, show average prices ranging between £506,000 and £554,000. However, the area’s prestige remains intact, with streets like BS9 1JU and BS9 1QP seeing average property prices well above £1.6 million.

Beyond property values, Stoke Bishop is prized for its excellent local amenities, including top schools like Clifton College and Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital, as well as access to expansive green spaces like The Downs and Blaise Castle Estate.  Whilst the area remains a premium destination, the suburb offers a strong sense of community, good city connections, and opportunities for buyers who wish to experience an exclusive lifestyle without always requiring a multi-million-pound budget.

Source: Bristol News