Totterdown
Bristol 037 · 4 sub-areas · 6,861 residents
Bristol 037 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 6,900 people and notable for its unusually high work-from-home rate. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — slightly above the national two-bedroom median but reflecting the area's strong degree-holder concentration. Over half of residents work from home, making this one of Bristol's most distinctly professional-class pockets.
Totterdown 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. 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 Totterdown?
The area is unusually green for its density — 7 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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.
Totterdown in Bristol
Living in Totterdown
Bristol 037 stands out from much of the rest of the city by its demographic make-up. More than half of all residents — around 53% — work from home, a figure that's striking even by post-2020 standards, and it shapes the character of the area markedly. Weekday mornings feel quieter than you'd expect; there's no great commuter rush. It's a neighbourhood that functions as a workplace as much as a place to sleep.
On rent, this area sits above the city's more affordable outer fringes but isn't at the sharp end either. A one-bed will run you roughly £1,230 a month; a two-bed around £1,550; a three-bed closer to £1,760. Rents rose about 8% in the past year, in line with Bristol's broader trajectory. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,714 a year — worth factoring into your monthly budget.
The people who live here skew well-educated and mid-career. Around 60% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is well above the Bristol average. The 18–34 age group makes up about a third of the population, but there's also a meaningful 35–49 cohort — around 27% — which gives the area a more settled, mixed feel than a purely student-heavy Bristol postcode. Owner-occupation sits at 56%, with private renters making up just under a third of households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 800 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — which puts central Bristol and longer rail connections within easy reach. Green space is close too: the nearest park or open space is under 250 metres away for most residents, and around 72% of the neighbourhood is within walkable distance of greenspace. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this breaks down across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 037 a nice place to live?
- It's a solid mid-range Bristol neighbourhood with strong broadband, good green space access, and a well-educated, professional community. The trade-off is that nearby school ratings are well below the national average, and rents absorb a high share of take-home pay. It suits people who work from home and value a settled, owner-occupier feel.
- What is the rent in Bristol 037?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,550, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,760. These are estimates derived from city-level data scaled by local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.6% in the past year, in line with Bristol's broader market.
- Is Bristol 037 safe?
- The crime rate is around 76 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. That puts it in a reasonable position for an urban Bristol neighbourhood. It's not among Bristol's most crime-affected areas, and the local deprivation level is broadly mid-range nationally.
- What's the commute from Bristol 037 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 800 metres away — a ten-minute walk. From there, central Bristol is easily accessible. Notably, over half of residents work from home, so the commute question is less relevant here than almost anywhere else in the city.
- Who lives in Bristol 037?
- Mostly mid-career professionals and younger adults — around 33% are aged 18–34, with a strong 35–49 cohort too. Around 60% hold a degree-level qualification. Just over half own their home. It's a mix of established owner-occupiers and private renters, with a small social-housing component.
- What schools are near Bristol 037?
- There are 90 schools within a typical 2km catchment radius, but only around 28% of those are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.5km away. Checking specific catchment boundaries with Bristol City Council is strongly recommended.
- What's the broadband like in Bristol 037?
- Excellent. Every premise in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the universal service obligation minimum speed. For the large share of residents who work from home, connectivity is effectively a non-issue here.