Redfield
Bristol 029 · 5 sub-areas · 10,255 residents
Bristol 029 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 10,255 people and sitting at a noticeably higher price point than much of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — well above the UK median for a two-bed. What sets it apart is that more than half of residents own their home, and over half hold a degree-level qualification.
Redfield 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 Redfield?
2 parks and 5 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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.
Redfield in Bristol
Living in Redfield
Bristol 029 stands out within Bristol for its relatively settled, educated population and strong owner-occupation rate. Just over half of households own their home — unusual for an inner Bristol neighbourhood — and roughly 87% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, with the nearest patch of parkland barely 180 metres away on average. That combination of stability and accessibility gives the area a noticeably calmer feel compared to Bristol's denser rental-heavy districts.
Rents here run higher than the Bristol average. A two-bedroom home typically costs around £1,550 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,760 — significantly above the UK national median for both sizes. For context, the UK median two-bed sits at around £1,200. The rent-to-take-home ratio tells the real story: at nearly 78%, housing costs absorb a large share of the typical resident's income, so this is not an easy entry point for first-time renters.
The neighbourhood skews younger-adult: around a third of residents are aged 18–34, and another 27% are in the 35–49 bracket. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes. Degree-holders account for just over half the population — well above the Bristol average — and the median resident salary sits at around £34,000 a year. That graduate-heavy, working-age profile shapes the character of the area: it's productive and professional rather than student-dominated.
Work-from-home is unusually prevalent here — more than four in ten residents work from home, which partly explains why the neighbourhood feels active during the day and relatively quiet on public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 780 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 029 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area has strong green space access — 87% of residents are within walking distance of a park — high owner-occupation, and a well-qualified, professional population. The trade-off is cost: rents are above the Bristol average and have risen nearly 8% in a year, making it a stretch for lower earners.
- What is the rent in Bristol 029?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom around £1,760. These are estimates scaled from Bristol-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.6% in the past year, so expect prices to keep moving.
- Is Bristol 029 safe?
- The crime rate is around 145 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly double the UK national rate of about 80. That's elevated, though it reflects urban density as much as anything else. Property crime and anti-social behaviour tend to dominate the count. Check street-level data on the Police.uk crime map for the specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Bristol 029 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about a ten-minute walk away. Only around 8% of residents use public transport to commute, and over 40% work from home — the area has 100% gigabit broadband coverage, which helps. For those going further afield, London is roughly 92 minutes by rail and Birmingham around 88 minutes.
- Who lives in Bristol 029?
- Mostly working-age adults — around a third are 18–34 and over a quarter are 35–49. More than half hold a degree-level qualification, and just over half own their home, which is unusually high for inner Bristol. Single-person households make up about 35% of all homes. The median resident salary is around £34,000 a year.
- What schools are near Bristol 029?
- There are 117 schools within 2km of typical residents, so coverage in terms of numbers is strong. However, only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 3km away. Check Bristol City Council's admissions pages for current catchment boundaries.