Kingsdown
Bristol 025 · 5 sub-areas · 9,448 residents
Bristol 025 is a dense, young neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 9,400 people and one of the city's most renter-heavy pockets — over half of households are privately rented. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £1,550 a month, and the area stands out for its extraordinary concentration of working-age residents, with more than half the population aged between 18 and 34.
Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown?
4 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 69 restaurants and 38 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kingsdown in Bristol
Living in Kingsdown
Bristol 025 skews younger than almost anywhere else in the city. With nearly 55% of residents aged 18 to 34, this is the kind of neighbourhood defined by students, recent graduates, and young professionals in their first or second rental — single flats, shared houses, and the social life that comes with a dense, transient population. One-person households make up close to 37% of all homes, which tells you what you need to know about who's living here.
Rent sits noticeably above the Bristol average. A one-bedroom runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,760. That puts Bristol 025 in the pricier tier of the city — you're paying a premium for centrality and convenience. Rents rose about 7.6% over the past year, which is a meaningful increase and a signal that demand here is still outpacing supply.
Ownership is rare. Only around one in three households owns their home, and more than half are privately renting — a rate well above the Bristol average. Social housing accounts for around 14% of stock, which means there's some tenure mix, but the dominant experience here is the private rental market in full swing. Nearly 58% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, making this one of Bristol's most highly educated neighbourhoods by resident profile.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 590 metres away — about a seven-minute walk — which is a genuine advantage for anyone commuting or travelling. Broadband infrastructure is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage across the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary within Bristol 025.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 025 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. Bristol 025 suits young professionals and graduates well — it's well-connected, walkable to a mainline rail station, and has a lively, transient energy. The trade-off is a high crime rate, above-average rents, and relatively few families or green, settled streets. If you're after a quiet neighbourhood for the long term, it's probably not the right fit.
- What is the rent in Bristol 025?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom about £1,760. Rents rose roughly 7.6% over the past year. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from city-level data, rather than directly recorded neighbourhood rents.
- Is Bristol 025 safe?
- Crime is high here — around 386 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is substantially above the UK average of roughly 80. That's a meaningful concern, and prospective residents should factor it in. The rate partly reflects the density and transience of a large young population in a busy urban area.
- What's the commute from Bristol 025 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 590 metres away — about a seven-minute walk — making central Bristol very accessible. Nearly half of residents work from home, which is unusually high. For those who do travel, rail and local bus are the main options; only around 6% commute by public transport to work, while 18% drive.
- Who lives in Bristol 025?
- Predominantly young adults — almost 55% of residents are aged 18 to 34. Most are privately renting, over half hold a degree, and single-person households are common. Families with children are a small minority. It's a graduate-heavy, transient population typical of a dense urban neighbourhood close to central Bristol.
- What schools are near Bristol 025?
- There are 146 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 35% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,575 metres away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings rather than relying on proximity.
- How long is the rail commute from Bristol 025 to London?
- Around 89 minutes by public transport, based on rail and bus journey times. The nearest mainline rail station is just under 600 metres away — roughly a seven-minute walk — so access to the intercity network is straightforward.