Two Mile Hill
Bristol 027 · 4 sub-areas · 7,238 residents
Bristol 027 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 7,200 people and sitting in the mid-range of the city's rental market. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a 2-bed, though moderate by Bristol standards. Rents here rose around 7.6% last year, so if you're weighing up timing, that trend is worth factoring in.
Two Mile Hill 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Two Mile Hill?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Two Mile Hill in Bristol
Living in Two Mile Hill
Bristol 027 has the feel of a settled, owner-occupied neighbourhood — most residents own their homes, which shapes the area's character. It's quieter than Bristol's student-heavy inner zones, with a genuine mix of families, working professionals, and longer-term residents who've put down roots. Around one in five households includes children, and that family presence is visible in the rhythm of daily life.
On the cost side, you're paying solidly above the UK norm here. A two-bedroom lets for roughly £1,550 a month — around 29% above the UK national median for that bedroom size — and a three-bed climbs to about £1,760. The median house price sits around £306,000, and if you're saving for a deposit you're looking at roughly four and a half years on a typical local salary. That's not the worst picture in England, but it's not cheap either.
The people who live here skew slightly older than Bristol's overall population — the 35–49 age group accounts for around a fifth of residents, and the 65-plus share is meaningful at nearly 14%. About three in ten households are single-person, which suggests a mix of independent professionals and older residents living alone. Owner-occupation runs at 62%, well above what you'd find in the city's more transient inner neighbourhoods, and social housing makes up around 12%.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km away — about a 39-minute walk, so you'll want to factor in a cycle or a bus. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and about 28% work from home, which is notably high and keeps peak-hour pressure manageable. Broadband coverage is excellent — 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 027 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a genuine community feel and strong broadband coverage. The trade-off is that public transport access is limited — you'll likely need a car or bike — and only around 38% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, which is below the national average.
- What is the rent in Bristol 027?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,550, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,760. Rents rose 7.6% over the past year, so expect the market to remain competitive. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Bristol 027 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 108 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. Within Bristol, this places the neighbourhood in the mid-range rather than at the extremes. Checking police.uk for specific streets gives a more accurate picture.
- What's the commute from Bristol 027 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.1 km away — roughly a 39-minute walk, so most residents cycle or take a bus to reach it. Around half of residents commute by car, and nearly three in ten work from home, which reduces peak-hour pressure significantly.
- Who lives in Bristol 027?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — 62% of households own their home. The age mix skews slightly older than Bristol's inner areas, with a solid family presence (around one in five households has children). About 30% of households are single-person, and roughly 32% of residents hold degree-level qualifications.
- What schools are near Bristol 027?
- There are 91 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. Around 38% of those nearby are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.2 km away. Individual Ofsted reports are worth checking before committing.
- How does Bristol 027 compare to other Bristol neighbourhoods for renters?
- It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Bristol rents — a 2-bed at around £1,550 is above the UK national median but not the priciest in the city. Its high owner-occupation rate and work-from-home share make it more settled and less transient than Bristol's student-heavy inner neighbourhoods.