Bedminster
Bristol 039 · 6 sub-areas · 10,725 residents
Bristol 039 is a densely populated pocket of Bristol, home to around 10,700 people and heavily skewed toward young renters and graduates. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a two-bed, though you're close to a mainline rail station and well connected to the wider city. Nearly half the working-age population works from home.
Bedminster is a mid-density neighbourhood of Bristol in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bedminster?
The area is unusually green for its density — 11 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 21 restaurants and 9 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,888 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bedminster in Bristol
Living in Bedminster
Bristol 039 stands out from most of the city for its unusually young, highly educated population. Over four in ten residents are aged 18–34, and just over half hold a degree-level qualification — both figures well above what you'd expect across Bristol as a whole. It reads less like a settled family neighbourhood and more like a place where people land in their late twenties and stay longer than they planned.
Rents here are firmly mid-to-upper range for Bristol. A two-bed runs around £1,550 a month, and a three-bed pushes up to about £1,760. Those figures have risen roughly 7.6% in the past year, so if you're budgeting, build in some headroom. The good news is that the nearest mainline rail station is under 450 metres away as the crow flies — about a six-minute walk — which makes the area more accessible than much of inner Bristol.
About a third of households are single-person, which tracks with the age profile: lots of young professionals and students, fewer couples with children (just over one in ten households). Around 45% own their home, which is surprisingly high given the demographic mix, and private renting accounts for another 35%. There's also a meaningful social housing presence at around 18%.
Deprivation sits at IMD decile 4 — the lower half of the national scale, meaning this area is more deprived than average, though not among the most deprived nationally. That's worth knowing if you're weighing it up against pricier parts of the city. Crime is on the higher side, and schools within typical catchment distance are below the national Ofsted average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 039 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's well-connected, graduate-heavy, and walkable to a mainline station. The trade-off is a crime rate more than twice the national average and schools that underperform the national Ofsted average. It suits young renters and remote workers more than families prioritising quiet streets and top schools.
- What is the rent in Bristol 039?
- A one-bed runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bed about £1,550, and a three-bed roughly £1,760. Rents rose around 7.6% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Bristol 039 safe?
- Crime sits at around 216 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — more than twice the UK national average. High-density rental areas with young populations tend to see elevated theft and antisocial behaviour. It's not uniformly unsafe, but it's worth checking specific streets before committing to a move.
- What's the commute from Bristol 039 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is under 450 metres away — about a six-minute walk. For longer trips, Birmingham is around 87 minutes by public transport and London just under two hours. Notably, 44% of residents work from home, making long commutes less of a daily concern for many people here.
- Who lives in Bristol 039?
- Predominantly young renters and graduates. Over 42% of residents are aged 18–34, and more than half hold a degree-level qualification. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes. It's a mixed-tenure area — roughly 45% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, and 18% social housing.
- What schools are near Bristol 039?
- There are 133 schools within 2 km, but only around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.3 km away. Families should check specific catchment schools carefully before choosing this neighbourhood.
- Is Bristol 039 good for remote workers?
- Yes — it's one of the stronger fits in Bristol for home workers. Around 44% of residents already work from home, broadband is 100% gigabit-capable, and there are no properties below the minimum speed standard. The proximity to a mainline station also helps for occasional office days in Birmingham or London.