Bristol BS2
Bristol 059 · 4 sub-areas · 9,036 residents
Bristol 059 is a densely populated neighbourhood in Bristol, home to around 9,000 people and skewing younger than almost anywhere else in the city — over half of residents are aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month, slightly above the wider Bristol average. With a high concentration of private renters and strong graduate numbers, this is one of Bristol's more intensely rented neighbourhoods.
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; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bristol BS2?
The area is unusually green for its density — 13 parks and 11 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 62 restaurants and 36 distinct cuisines within a five-minute walk; the cultural offer is one of the area's draws — dozens of theatres, museums and galleries within two kilometres; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bristol BS2 in Bristol
Living in Bristol BS2
What stands out immediately about Bristol 059 is how young it runs. Around 51% of residents are aged 18 to 34, which is well above the city norm and gives the neighbourhood a student and young-professional character. Single-person households make up nearly 37% of all homes — a figure that shapes everything from the flat sizes on offer to the local amenities that survive.
The cost picture is a step up from the Bristol median but not dramatically so. A two-bedroom flat comes in at around £1,550 a month, and a one-bedroom at about £1,230. Rents rose roughly 7.6% in the past year, which is a meaningful jump and likely to continue pricing out lower earners. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,714 a year. The broader affordability picture is stretched — rent-to-take-home sits at nearly 78%, which means most renters here are spending an uncomfortable share of their pay on housing.
Ownership is unusually low: only around 22% of households own their home, while over 43% are private renters and nearly 32% are in social housing — a mix that's more layered than many Bristol neighbourhoods of this type. Degree-level qualifications are high at around 52%, pointing to a graduate-heavy population that skews the salary data upwards even as affordability remains tight.
Greenspace is accessible — the nearest park is roughly 270 metres away, and over 58% of residents can reach green space within a walkable distance. The rail station is about 560 metres from the centre of the neighbourhood, a roughly seven-minute walk, which makes train-based commuting practical. Working from home is notably common, with over 41% of residents doing so — well above typical levels and a likely driver of demand for larger flats in the area.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Bristol 059.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 059 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you're young, renting, and want easy rail access and a graduate-heavy neighbourhood, it works well. Rents are above the Bristol average and crime rates are high compared to the national baseline, so it's not an obvious choice for families or those on tighter budgets. The greenspace access and broadband are both strong points.
- What is the rent in Bristol 059?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £1,550, and a three-bedroom about £1,760. Rents rose 7.6% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices — the official figures only go down to council level.
- Is Bristol 059 safe?
- Crime runs at around 288 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's one of the higher-crime parts of Bristol, which is worth knowing upfront. That said, crime rates vary street by street, so checking specific postcode data before committing is sensible.
- What's the commute from Bristol 059 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 560 metres away — about a seven-minute walk. Over 41% of residents work from home, which is the dominant 'commute' mode here. For those travelling further afield, Birmingham is around 84 minutes by public transport and London around 88 minutes.
- Who lives in Bristol 059?
- Mostly young renters — over half of residents are aged 18 to 34, and single-person households make up nearly 37% of homes. Around 52% hold a degree-level qualification. The tenure mix is varied, with private renters, social housing tenants, and a small share of owner-occupiers all present.
- What schools are near Bristol 059?
- There are 120 schools within 2km, but only around 33% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,860 metres away. Check Bristol City Council's school finder for current catchment boundaries.
- How affordable is Bristol 059 for renters?
- It's genuinely stretched. Rent-to-take-home runs at nearly 78% on typical local salaries, which is high by any measure. Rents also rose 7.6% in the past year. It's viable if your salary is above the local median, but budgeting carefully before committing is essential.