Withywood
Bristol 051 · 4 sub-areas · 6,285 residents
Bristol 051 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 6,285 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — noticeably above the UK national average of around £1,200, though still more affordable than many southern cities. The area stands out for its unusually high social housing concentration and one of the highest deprivation scores in the city.
Withywood 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 Withywood?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; 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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Withywood in Bristol
Living in Withywood
Bristol 051 has a character that's quite distinct from the leafier, owner-occupied parts of Bristol. Around 44.5% of households are in social housing — a share that's well above the city norm — and almost one in three households lives alone. That creates a very different feel to the riverside neighbourhoods or the owner-occupied suburbs: more transient, more mixed, more stretched financially.
Rents here are moderately above the UK average for a two-bedroom home, but the affordability picture is much tougher than the raw rent figure suggests. Residents are spending, on average, nearly 78% of their take-home pay on rent — one of the most stretched ratios you'll find anywhere in England. The median resident salary sits at around £34,000 a year, which leaves very little headroom once housing is accounted for.
The neighbourhood skews young: about a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18 to 34. Families with children make up a meaningful share of households. With a deprivation score placing the area in the bottom decile nationally, this is one of the more deprived parts of Bristol — services and infrastructure reflect that, and it's worth going in with clear eyes about what that means day to day.
Greenspace is one of the genuine positives: the nearest green space is roughly 300 metres away, and nearly half of residents live within easy reach of a park or open space. With 100% gigabit broadband coverage and no connections below the universal service obligation, connectivity is excellent. For a fuller picture of the streets and sub-areas within this neighbourhood, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 051 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. Greenspace is genuinely accessible — the nearest park is around 300 metres away — and broadband is excellent. But the area has one of the highest deprivation scores in Bristol, a crime rate more than twice the national average, and a school quality picture well below the national norm. It suits people who prioritise affordability relative to other Bristol neighbourhoods and value community over polish.
- What is the rent in Bristol 051?
- A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,550 a month. One-bedrooms run about £1,230, and three-bedrooms roughly £1,760. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.6% over the past year, so costs are moving upward. At current levels, residents are spending close to 78% of take-home pay on rent — one of the most stretched affordability ratios in Bristol.
- Is Bristol 051 safe?
- Crime runs at around 179 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than twice the UK national average of roughly 80. That's a notably high rate and the main caution for prospective residents. The area's deprivation score places it in the bottom 2% nationally, which correlates with elevated crime. It's worth researching specific streets before committing, as conditions can vary within the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Bristol 051 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 34 minutes away by car or public transport. About 60% of residents drive to work; only around 12% use public transport, suggesting most find the bus network inconvenient for their particular routes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.75 km away as the crow flies.
- Who lives in Bristol 051?
- Predominantly families and solo households — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and about 30% of households are single-person. Just under half of homes are social housing, giving the area a different character to Bristol's more mixed-tenure neighbourhoods. The degree-qualification rate is around 16%, and around 91% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Bristol 051?
- There are 58 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't the problem — quality is. Only around 37% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared to a national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4 km away (straight-line). Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully, as the picture varies across the neighbourhood.