Broom Hill
Bristol 038 · 5 sub-areas · 8,079 residents
Bristol 038 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 8,100 people and notably owner-occupied for a city area — nearly seven in ten households own their home. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,550 a month, slightly above the Bristol median, and rents have risen close to 8% in the past year. Greenspace is genuinely close, with most residents within a short walk of a park.
Broom Hill 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Broom Hill?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Broom Hill in Bristol
Living in Broom Hill
Bristol 038 sits at a noticeably different point on the city's housing spectrum from the dense inner-city rental hotspots. Owner-occupation runs at around 68%, which is high for an urban area of Bristol's size, and that shapes the feel — streets here tend to be quieter and more settled than the rental-heavy central zones. About two thirds of residents are within a ten-minute walk of green space, and the nearest park is on average only around 260 metres away.
Rents are slightly above the Bristol city average. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,550 a month, and that figure has climbed around 7.6% in the past year, broadly in line with the pressures squeezing renters across the South West. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £314,000 — and at current salary levels, saving a deposit takes roughly four and a half years, which is stretched but not unusual for a mid-tier Bristol neighbourhood.
The area skews noticeably towards families and longer-term residents. Children under 18 make up around 21% of the population, and the 35–49 age bracket is similarly well represented at 23%. Single-person households account for about a quarter of all homes. The degree-qualified share sits at 33%, which is solid but not in the top tier of Bristol's more graduate-heavy inner neighbourhoods.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7 km away — about a 34-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport use for commuting is low at just under 7%, with cars the dominant mode at nearly 45%, and working from home has taken a significant share too, at around 35%. Broadband provision is full gigabit throughout. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 038 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with high owner-occupation and good greenspace access — around 66% of residents are within a short walk of a park. Rents are slightly above the Bristol average, and the crime rate is elevated compared to the UK national figure, so it suits those who value stability and space over inner-city buzz.
- What is the rent in Bristol 038?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,760. Rents have risen close to 8% in the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from Bristol-wide ONS data using local sale prices.
- Is Bristol 038 safe?
- The crime rate is around 121 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That puts it on the higher side for a mid-deprivation neighbourhood, though it's broadly in line with many urban Bristol areas. Street-level variation can be significant, so checking Police.uk data for specific streets is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Bristol 038 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 2.7 km away. Most residents commute by car — nearly 45% drive — and working from home is high at around 35%. Public transport use is low at under 7%, so if you rely on buses or trains, check routes carefully before committing.
- Who lives in Bristol 038?
- Mostly settled families and longer-term owner-occupiers. Around 68% own their home, children under 18 make up about 21% of residents, and the 35–49 age bracket is well represented. It's less dominated by young renters than Bristol's inner areas, with a more stable, suburban demographic profile.
- What schools are near Bristol 038?
- There are 62 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but around 55% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.9 km away. It's worth researching individual schools rather than relying on the area average, as quality varies considerably.
- How long is the rail commute from Bristol 038 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes roughly 118 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is around 2.7 km away. Most residents in this neighbourhood commute by car or work from home rather than using the train for daily travel.