Living in Stokes Croft, Bristol

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Bristol dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £975/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,100 - £1,300/month and three-bedrooms £1,400 - £1,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Bristol areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the alternative, creative, nightlife tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bedminster. For a shorter commute, see Harbourside.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Bristol Bus & Coach Station as the nearest rail stop, Brunswick Square as nearby green space and La Mart Asian Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Stokes Croft reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Stokes Croft, Bristol?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Stokes Croft costs £900 - £1,050/month (second-hand contract) or £800 - £950/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,100 - £1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,400 - £1,700/month.

Is Stokes Croft safe for expats?

Stokes Croft has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Stokes Croft to Bristol center?

The commute from Stokes Croft to Bristol city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Stokes Croft like to live in?

Alternative creative hub with street art, independent bars, and diverse food scene. In our data it is tagged as alternative, creative, nightlife.