Bristol BS2
Bristol 058 · 3 sub-areas · 6,926 residents
Bristol 058 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 6,900 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a 2-bed but reflecting Bristol's position as one of the South West's most competitive rental markets. The standout figure here is how many residents work from home: over four in ten, well above the Bristol norm.
Bristol BS2 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; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bristol BS2?
The area is unusually green for its density — 9 parks and 8 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 16 restaurants and 5 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 3 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bristol BS2 in Bristol
Living in Bristol BS2
What sets this part of Bristol apart is the unusually high proportion of residents who never commute at all. Over 42% work from home, which shapes the neighbourhood's rhythms — quieter weekday mornings, more foot traffic throughout the day, and a resident population that's genuinely invested in the immediate area rather than just sleeping here.
On the cost side, you're looking at rents that have risen sharply — up 7.6% in the past year — and a median two-bedroom let of around £1,550 a month. That's comfortably above the UK average for a 2-bed, though still significantly cheaper than equivalent inner-London neighbourhoods. The median house price sits at around £456,000, and with a deposit saving timeline of roughly 6.7 years on local salaries, buying here is achievable but not quick.
The population skews young: nearly four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34, and single-person households account for about three in ten homes. Despite that youthful lean, tenure is more balanced than you might expect — just under half of homes are owner-occupied, around a third are privately rented, and just over one in five are social housing. That mix gives the area a more settled, community feel than pure rental districts in similar cities.
Degree-level qualifications are widespread — 55.7% of residents hold one, well above the UK average — which tracks with the tech and professional services presence in Bristol more broadly. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 600 metres away, about a seven- to eight-minute walk, which makes the neighbourhood genuinely well-connected for those who do need to travel. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Bristol 058.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 058 a nice place to live?
- It's a well-connected, highly educated part of Bristol with strong rail links and near-universal gigabit broadband. The trade-off is cost — rents have risen sharply, and crime is above average. If you work from home and value convenience over quiet, it works well. If you're price-sensitive or have school-age children, dig deeper into specific streets before committing.
- What is the rent in Bristol 058?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,550, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,760. Rents rose 7.6% in the past year, so the market remains competitive. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Bristol 058 safe?
- The crime rate is around 152 per 1,000 residents annually — roughly twice the UK national average. That's elevated, though dense urban areas often record higher rates due to commercial activity inflating totals. It's worth checking specific streets rather than treating the whole neighbourhood as uniformly high-risk.
- What's the commute from Bristol 058 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 600 metres away — a seven- to eight-minute walk. Over 42% of residents here work from home, so the commute question doesn't apply to most. For those who do travel, public transport links to the wider city are solid.
- Who lives in Bristol 058?
- Mostly younger adults — nearly four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34 — with a high proportion of degree holders (55.7%). It's a mixed-tenure area: roughly half owner-occupied, a third private renters, and just over one in five in social housing. Single-person households make up about 30% of homes.
- What schools are near Bristol 058?
- There are 91 schools within 2 km, but only around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1.6 km away. Use the Bristol City Council school finder to identify specific rated schools before making decisions based on catchment.
- How long does the train to London take from Bristol 058?
- The rail commute to London is around 88 minutes by public transport, and to Birmingham about 84 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 600 metres from the neighbourhood — about a seven-to-eight minute walk.