Horfield
Bristol 010 · 4 sub-areas · 7,732 residents
Bristol 010 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK national median for a 2-bed, reflecting Bristol's position as one of the South West's priciest rental markets. Nearly two in five residents work from home, making it one of the most remote-work-oriented pockets of the city.
Horfield 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 Horfield?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 13 restaurants and 2 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Horfield in Bristol
Living in Horfield
Bristol 010 leans heavily residential and owner-occupied — nearly two thirds of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, which gives the area a more settled feel than many inner-city Bristol neighbourhoods. That said, almost a third of households still rent privately, so it's not exclusively a homeowner enclave.
Rents here are above the UK median but not extreme for Bristol. A 2-bed runs roughly £1,550 a month — comfortably above the national 2-bed average of around £1,200, but broadly in line with what Bristol demands across most of its more established neighbourhoods. Buying is a bigger commitment: the median sale price sits at around £432,000, and at current rents and prices you'd be looking at over six years to save a deposit.
The population skews young — nearly 38% of residents are aged 18 to 34, which is a notable share, alongside a solid 20% in the 35–49 family-formation bracket. Around one in five households is a couple with children, which gives the area a mixed demographic feel: young professionals alongside families. Just over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, well above the national average, which shapes both the local workforce and the kinds of amenities that tend to cluster here.
For transport, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away — about a 14-minute walk. There's no metro or tram service in Bristol, so most residents rely on the rail network, buses or their own cars. Nearly 44% of residents work from home at least partly, which takes some pressure off the commute question. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 010 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood with a strong degree-educated population and good broadband. The trade-off is cost: rents rose 7.6% last year and the rent-to-take-home ratio is around 78%, which is high. Schools within catchment distance underperform the national average, so families will want to research individual options carefully.
- What is the rent in Bristol 010?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bed around £1,550, and a three-bed roughly £1,760. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.6% in the past year, so expect continued upward pressure.
- Is Bristol 010 safe?
- The crime rate is around 90 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not dramatically unsafe, but it's worth checking current crime maps for the specific streets you're considering, as rates vary within the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Bristol 010 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1 km away — roughly a 14-minute walk. Nearly 44% of residents work from home, which is unusually high and reflects the area's professional demographic. For those commuting out, public transport use is relatively low at 7%; most drivers take about 29% of the resident workforce.
- Who lives in Bristol 010?
- A mix of younger professionals and established families. Nearly 38% of residents are aged 18 to 34, over half hold a degree, and around 64% of homes are owner-occupied. About one in five households is a couple with children. It's a relatively affluent, educated demographic by Bristol standards.
- What schools are near Bristol 010?
- There are 97 schools within 2 km, but only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.2 km away. Families should check individual school ratings and catchment boundaries before committing.
- How long is the rail commute from Bristol 010 to London?
- By public transport, London is around 93 minutes from the nearest mainline rail station, which is roughly 1 km from the neighbourhood. Birmingham is about 89 minutes. These are rail and bus journey times, not driving times.