Knowle
Bristol 044 · 5 sub-areas · 9,496 residents
Bristol 044 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 9,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for roughly £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK national median for a 2-bed, though still considerably cheaper than equivalent properties in London. With over a third of homes in social housing and nearly half owner-occupied, it has a genuinely mixed tenure profile that sets it apart from many Bristol neighbourhoods.
Knowle is a green, lower-density part of Bristol — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Knowle?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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.
Knowle in Bristol
Living in Knowle
Bristol 044 has a noticeably family-oriented character. With over a quarter of residents under 18 — one of the higher shares you'd find across Bristol — this is an area where families have put down roots rather than a neighbourhood of transient renters cycling through. That stability shows in the tenure mix: roughly half of homes are owner-occupied, and social renting accounts for around 36% of all households. Private renting, at under 11%, is low by Bristol standards.
On cost, it sits in the mid-range for Bristol. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,550 a month in the private market — above the UK national 2-bed median of roughly £1,200, but not in the same bracket as central or waterfront Bristol. A one-bed comes in at about £1,230, and a three-bed at around £1,760. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,714 a year on top. The median house sale price is just under £290,000, which by Bristol standards represents reasonable value.
The demographic picture is one of relative stability and community. Around 85% of residents were born in the UK, degree-holder rates at about 24% are more modest than some of Bristol's professional postcodes, and the median resident salary sits at roughly £34,000 a year. This isn't a neighbourhood defined by young graduate professionals — it's more a settled, working and lower-middle-income community with a strong family presence.
Green space is genuinely accessible here: around 81% of residents are within a walkable distance of greenspace, with the nearest patch just over 200 metres away on average. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk. For car users, the nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 044 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's a stable, family-oriented neighbourhood with good greenspace access — around 81% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. Crime is above the national average at roughly 120 incidents per 1,000 residents, and the Ofsted picture for local schools is weaker than you'd hope. It suits families who are already established locally or buyers looking for relative value compared to Bristol's pricier postcodes.
- What is the rent in Bristol 044?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom around £1,760. These are estimates based on scaling Bristol-wide rent data using local sale prices. Private renting is relatively uncommon here — only about 11% of homes are privately rented — so available stock in the open market can be limited.
- Is Bristol 044 safe?
- Crime runs at around 120 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80. The neighbourhood sits in the second-lowest deprivation decile nationally, which correlates with the higher crime rate. It's not the safest neighbourhood in Bristol, and if safety is a top priority it's worth comparing specific streets rather than relying on the area-wide figure.
- What's the commute from Bristol 044 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.6 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk. Public transport use is low here, with only around 10% of residents commuting that way; most people drive. There's no metro or tram service. The nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away by car or public transport.
- Who lives in Bristol 044?
- Primarily families and long-term settled residents. Over a quarter of the population is under 18, which is high for an urban neighbourhood. Around half of homes are owner-occupied and roughly 36% are social housing — a combination that points to an established, less-transient community. The median resident salary is around £34,000 a year.
- What schools are near Bristol 044?
- There are 106 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 39% of schools within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 3 km away. Check Ofsted's search tool directly for the most up-to-date individual school ratings.
- How much is council tax in Bristol 044?
- Council tax (Band D) comes to approximately £2,714 a year — around £226 a month. This is on top of rent or mortgage costs. It's worth budgeting for this separately, particularly given that the rent-to-income ratio for private renters here already runs at around 78%.