BS1Bristol, City of

Bristol City Centre & Harbourside

Bristol City Centre & Harbourside investment guide. Average gross yield 5.7%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.7%avg gross yield

£312kavg sold price (241 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.7%

+5.7% vs Bristol, City of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£312,312

high confidence (241 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,814

2-bed · 3-bed £2,383 · 6.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£482

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BS1

1-bed

£1,382

per month

7.5% yield

2-bed

£1,814

per month

6.3% yield

3-bed

£2,383

per month

6.5% yield

4-bed

£3,046

per month

4.8% yield

Ownership mix

BS1 vs UK average · 15,799 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 48% privately rented (btl) (28pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

11.5%(UK 32.9%)

-21.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

16.6%(UK 29.7%)

-13.1pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

48.1%(UK 20.3%)

+27.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

23.8%(UK 17.1%)

+6.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BS1

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.2%	£558,652	£2,429
Detached →	5.2%	£669,678	£2,902
Flat →	7.7%	£282,615	£1,803

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About Bristol City Centre & Harbourside (BS1, Bristol, City of)

BS1 attracts investors seeking strong gross yields of 5.7% in a vibrant urban core with high rental demand. The area benefits from Bristol's growing economy, cultural appeal, and consistent tenant interest, making it a landlord's market where vacancy risk is relatively low.

The tenant demographic is mixed but predominantly young professionals and students, reflected in strong demand for 1-bed (7.5% yield) and 2-bed (6.3% yield) properties. Larger units show lower yields, suggesting 3+ bed conversions may face softer demand or longer void periods in this city-centre location.

Investors should note that larger properties (4bed) underperform at 4.8% yield, indicating potential oversupply or tenant preference for smaller units. Additionally, city-centre properties may carry higher management costs, maintenance demands on period buildings, and exposure to local economic cycles and student term variations.

Sold Price Trend - BS1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-52.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BS1

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in BS1 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - BS1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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