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.
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Local administration around Bristol
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.
Nearest GP surgeries to Bristol
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead Medical Centre | 59 Broadmead, Bristol | 0.2 mi | 0117 9549828 |
| Compass Health | 1 Jamaica Street, Bristol | 0.6 mi | 0117 9892450 |
| Lawrence Hill Health Centre | Hassell Drive, Easton, Bristol | 0.7 mi | 0117 9543060 |
| Bedminster Family Practice | Regent Road, Bedminster, Bristol | 0.8 mi | 0117 9663149 |
| Bridge View Medical | Southville Surgery, 67 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol | 0.8 mi | 0117 9669724 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Bristol
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 59 Broadmead, Bristol | 0.2 mi | |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 39-43 Broadmead, Bristol | 0.2 mi | 0117 9294375 |
| Boots | 19-20 St. Augustines Parade, Bristol | 0.4 mi | |
| Stokes Croft Pharmacy | Unit 2, Avonmead House, 40-48 Stokes Croft, Bristol | 0.5 mi | 0117 9426941 |
| Redcliffe Hill Pharmacy | 8 Waring House, Redcliff Hill, Bristol | 0.6 mi | 01179 230165 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Bristol
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Quay (dental Surgery) | Trinity Quay, Bristol | 0.2 mi | |
| 35 37 Old Market Street (dental Practice) | 35-37 Old Market Street, Bristol | 0.3 mi | |
| Clare Street Dental Centre | Clare Street, Bristol | 0.3 mi | |
| The Bristol Dental Practice | 1 Queen Square, Bristol | 0.3 mi | |
| Telephone Avenue Dental Surgery | 1 Telephone Avenue, Bristol | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Bristol
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72, THE GENERAL, GUINEA STREET | £490,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 91, HOPE QUAY, THE GATEWAY | £495,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 6, THE GENERAL, GUINEA STREET | £450,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 39, STEAMSHIP HOUSE, GAS FERRY ROAD | £270,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 32, MEREDITH COURT, CANADA WAY | £350,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 15, THOMAS LANE APARTMENTS, 9, THOMAS LANE | £280,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 29, RAPHAEL COURT, SOMERSET STREET | £208,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 9, BUCHANANS WHARF NORTH | £45,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 110, THE MILLINERS, ST THOMAS STREET | £205,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| FLAT 21, PORTLAND COURT, CUMBERLAND CLOSE | £430,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Bristol
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Broadband in Bristol
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
Area Profile for Bristol
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