United Kingdom · South West · Local Authority
City of Bristol
Unitary authority · South West, England · population ~466k · 152 state-funded schools
High earnings in Bristol are quickly eroded by the cost of living. While median weekly pay of £780.50 sits above the regional median, the city remains one of the most expensive places to reside in the South West. Rent consumes 55.8% of gross median earnings, and a median house costs 8.6 times annual pay. These financial pressures are compounded by a Band D council tax of £2,714, which is higher than 98% of England authorities. Beyond the finances, the city faces significant social challenges, with crime rates being the highest in the region. This location suits high earners who prioritise proximity to the city centre over affordability and a lower crime environment.
Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.
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How City of Bristol ranks across 361 UK Local Authorities
Pay
£40,586/yr
High
Better than 60% of UK LAs
House price
£351,000
Expensive
Worse than 70% of UK LAs
Rent
£1,888/mo
Very expensive
Worse than 94% of UK LAs
Council tax
£2,714/yr
Most expensive
Worse than 98% of UK LAs
Crime
130.3/1k
Highest
Worse than 97% of UK LAs
Deprivation
26.4
High
Worse than 79% of UK LAs
Schools
84.6%
Concerning
Worse than 96% of UK LAs
Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.
Schools
176 state-funded schools · Ofsted Sep 2026
126 of 149 (84.6%) rated Good or Outstanding under Ofsted's legacy framework. 27 schools are on the post-2024 report-card framework and don't roll up into the legacy total. How we count →
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152 schools · pins coloured by Ofsted grade
Grades, phase and pupil numbers for all 152 schools, sortable and filterable.
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Commute times · GP appointment availability · broadband speeds · air quality at LA level · green-space proximity · public transport coverage. These matter for a relocation decision. We'll add them when the source data is reliable nationally and consistent across LA boundaries.