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Bristol

Living in Bristol, Bristol

Thinking of moving to Bristol? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Bristol, Bristol - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.

2 Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
1.8 Gbps Max broadband

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For hay-fever sufferers

Pollen forecast for Bristol

Today
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Tue
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Wed
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Thu
Low
Grass 2 Tree 0 Weed 2
Fri
None
Grass 0 Tree 0 Weed 0

Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).

Local democracy

Local administration around Bristol

Bristol City Council Local council
Bristol Central Parliamentary constituency
Central Ward

Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.

On the record

Recent Sold Prices in Bristol

AddressPriceTypeDate
FLAT 22, PREMIER APARTMENTS, 30, ST THOMAS STREET £180,000 Flat Apr 2026
1, EDWARD VII, FRENCH YARD £425,000 Flat Apr 2026
FLAT 6, 4 - 6, VICTORIA STREET £262,500 Flat Apr 2026
FLAT 116, ABEL YARD, THE GATEWAY £360,000 Flat Mar 2026
40, ANCHORAGE, GAOL FERRY STEPS £450,000 Flat Mar 2026
40, WEARE COURT, CANADA WAY £485,000 Terraced Mar 2026
4, THE CHAPEL, GUINEA STREET £350,000 Flat Mar 2026
FLAT 6, GUILD COURT, REDCLIFF BACKS £295,000 Flat Mar 2026
FLAT 31, THE ATRIUM, 60, REDCLIFF STREET £320,000 Flat Feb 2026
29, FLOUR HOUSE, FRENCH YARD £270,000 Flat Feb 2026

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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.

Education

Schools in Bristol

Primary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
Hannah More Primary School Not rated 0.4 mi
Cathedral Primary School Not rated 0.6 mi
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Inadequate 0.6 mi
Cabot Primary School Not rated 0.6 mi
Easton CofE Primary School Not rated 0.8 mi
Cotham Gardens Primary School Not rated 0.9 mi

Secondary Schools

SchoolOfstedDistance
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Good 0.6 mi
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Not rated 0.6 mi
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Not rated 0.7 mi
Cotham School Not rated 0.8 mi
E-Act Montpelier High School Inadequate 0.9 mi
Connectivity

Broadband in Bristol

1800 Mbps Max Download
1800 Mbps Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local life

Local Amenities in Bristol

Parks & Green Spaces

  • Castle Park 0.1 mi
  • Pitch 0.1 mi
  • Temple Gardens 0.2 mi
  • St Matthias Park 0.3 mi
  • Shredenhams 0.3 mi

Supermarkets

  • Lidl 0.2 mi
  • Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket 0.3 mi
  • Co-op Food 0.3 mi
  • 168 Oriental 0.3 mi
  • La Mart Asian Supermarket 0.3 mi

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station 0.5 mi
  • Montpelier Rail Station 1 mi
  • Bedminster Rail Station 1 mi
  • Lawrence Hill Rail Station 1 mi
  • Redland Rail Station 1.1 mi

Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic 0.2 mi
  • Boots 0.2 mi
  • Broadmead Medical Centre 0.2 mi
  • Superdrug 0.2 mi
  • Core Strength Studios 0.3 mi

Restaurants

  • Spice Express Indian Takeaway 1.7 mi
  • The Langton 1.7 mi
  • Siam Smile Thai Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Burger Rush 1.8 mi
  • St Anne's Kitchen 1.8 mi

Cafes

  • St Anne's House – Community And Creative Hub 1.7 mi
  • Cibomatto Canteen 1.7 mi
  • KRMÉ & Co 1.7 mi
  • PLAY MORE BOARD GAMES - toys, games retail & cafe, Warhammer 1.8 mi
  • Abbies Cafe 1.8 mi

Pubs

  • Lost and Grounded Taproom 1.5 mi
  • The Pickled Parrot Micropub 1.8 mi
  • St George Labour Club 1.9 mi
  • Club St George 2 mi
  • Pied Horse 2.2 mi

GP Surgeries

  • M Osborne 1.8 mi
  • Dr C Rea - Nightingale Valley Practice 1.8 mi
  • Dr K R Alsop - Nightingale Valley Practice 1.8 mi
  • Dr C J Ree - Nightingale Valley Practice 1.8 mi
  • Dr J B Clark - Nightingale Valley Practice 1.8 mi

Gyms

  • Pilates By Ella 1.7 mi
  • Helen Wadge Yoga: Pregnancy; Postnatal; Slow Yoga 1.7 mi
  • Dragon Claw Martial Arts & Yoga 1.7 mi
  • Bristol Co-operative Gym 1.7 mi
  • Go Row Indoor - Indoor Rowing Classes in Bristol 2.2 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Boots 1.8 mi
  • Kindred Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Belly Tag 2.3 mi
  • Air Balloon Pharmacy 2.4 mi
Planning & heritage

Planning & Heritage in Bristol

Conservation Area: Redcliffe
Listed Buildings Nearby: 20
Article 4 Direction: Yes
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