Crews Hole
Bristol 033 · 4 sub-areas · 6,249 residents
Bristol 033 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 6,250 people and sitting firmly in the owner-occupied majority — nearly three in four households own their home. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,550 a month, noticeably above the UK average for a 2-bed, and rents have risen close to 8% in the past year.
Crews Hole 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 Crews Hole?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Crews Hole in Bristol
Living in Crews Hole
Bristol 033 stands out within Bristol for its high rate of owner-occupation — around 74% of households own their home, which is unusual for a city where private renting has grown sharply over the past decade. That tenure mix shapes the feel of the area: it's settled and family-oriented rather than transient, with a population spread fairly evenly across age groups rather than skewed heavily toward young renters.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits in the mid-to-upper range for Bristol. A 2-bed runs around £1,550 a month and a 3-bed closer to £1,760 — considerably more than the UK average but not at the extremes of the city's priciest pockets. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,714 a year, which is typical for Bristol. With rents rising nearly 8% year-on-year, affordability is tightening: renters here are spending close to 78% of take-home pay on rent, which leaves limited room for saving.
The neighbourhood has a relatively balanced age profile. Around 18% of residents are under 18 — a decent share that reflects the family-household skew — while about 24% are in the 18–34 bracket, lower than many inner-Bristol neighbourhoods. The degree-educated share sits at roughly 33%, in line with Bristol's educated-city reputation without being notably high by local standards.
Cars dominate here: nearly half of residents drive to work, and just over 5% use public transport — a low figure that reflects limited rail and bus coverage relative to some other parts of the city. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away (around a 31-minute walk, though most residents will drive). Working from home is common too: more than a third of residents work remotely, which helps explain why the area functions well despite its car dependency. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how different pockets of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 033 a nice place to live?
- For settled families and owner-occupiers, it works well — the crime rate is below the national average, greenspace is within a short walk for most residents, and the area has a calm, residential feel. The trade-off is car dependency and a school picture that's more mixed than the national average, so it suits people who don't rely heavily on public transport.
- What is the rent in Bristol 033?
- A one-bed runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bed around £1,550, and a three-bed closer to £1,760. Rents rose nearly 8% in the past year, so expect these figures to keep moving. Note these are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Bristol 033 safe?
- It's relatively safe by UK standards. The crime rate is around 62 per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's deprivation score places it in the less-deprived half of English neighbourhoods, which typically correlates with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Bristol 033 to Bristol city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 47% commute by car, and public transport use is low. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away. Over a third of residents work from home, which reduces the pressure on commuting infrastructure significantly.
- Who lives in Bristol 033?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — about 74% of households own their home, which is high for a Bristol neighbourhood. The age spread is fairly balanced, with a reasonable under-18 share suggesting families are well represented. Around a third of residents hold a degree, and many work in health, tech, or finance-related sectors.
- What schools are near Bristol 033?
- There are 83 schools within 2 km, so coverage is dense. Around 48% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding — lower than the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1.4 km away. Check individual Ofsted reports before deciding, as quality varies significantly across the options.
- How far is Bristol 033 from London by public transport?
- The rail journey to London takes around 113 minutes. Birmingham is slightly closer at around 109 minutes by public transport. These are mainline rail times — you'd need to drive or cycle to the nearest station, which is roughly 2.5 km away.