Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate
South Gloucestershire 029 · 6 sub-areas · 9,954 residents
South Gloucestershire 029 is a predominantly residential area within South Gloucestershire, home to around 9,954 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,256 a month — close to the UK median for a 2-bed — and rents have risen roughly 4% over the past year. Owner-occupation is unusually high here, with more than three in four households owning their home.
Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate is a mid-density neighbourhood of South Gloucestershire 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,445 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate in South Gloucestershire
Living in Cadbury Heath North & Bridgeyate
This part of South Gloucestershire sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. Around 76% of households own their home — a striking contrast to the mix you'd find in most urban neighbourhoods — which gives the area a settled, stable feel. Green space is genuinely accessible: the nearest patch is only about 257 metres away on average, and nearly two-thirds of residents are within a walkable distance of green space.
Rents are moderate by South West standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,256 a month, broadly in line with the UK average for that size. One-bedroom properties come in closer to £985, while three-bedroom family homes sit around £1,532. Council tax (Band D) is £2,551 a year, which is on the higher side of the national range, so factor that in when you're working out monthly costs.
The demographic profile skews toward established households rather than young renters. The 18–34 and 50–64 age brackets are both around 23%, but the standout is what's between them: a below-average share of 35–49 year-olds at 18.5%, and a meaningful 18.6% of residents under 18 — pointing to families with school-age children rather than young professionals in their early careers. Single-person households account for about 27%.
Commuting largely means driving: nearly 58% of residents travel to work by car, while just over 3% use public transport. Working from home is notably common — almost 32% of residents work remotely, well above typical rates. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.3 km away (around a 53-minute walk, so most people drive to it). See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how connectivity varies across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Gloucestershire 029 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, well-established area with low crime, good green space access, and high levels of home ownership. It suits people who want a settled, suburban feel rather than urban energy. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school inspection profile that's weaker than the national average.
- What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 029?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £985 a month, a two-bed about £1,256, and a three-bed around £1,532. Rents rose approximately 4.2% over the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is South Gloucestershire 029 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 55 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area also sits in the least deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods, which tends to go hand in hand with lower crime.
- What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 029 to Bristol or the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — 57% commute by car — and the nearest mainline rail station is about 4.3 km away. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 60 minutes away by car or public transport. Almost a third of residents work from home, which reduces the commute pressure significantly.
- Who lives in South Gloucestershire 029?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — around three in four households own their home. The age spread is fairly even across 18–34, 50–64 and older brackets, with a notable share of under-18s suggesting families with children. It's a largely settled, UK-born community with low turnover.
- What schools are near South Gloucestershire 029?
- There are 97 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only about 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1,586 metres away. It's worth checking individual school ratings before choosing a specific street.
- Is South Gloucestershire 029 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Nearly 32% of residents already work remotely, above the national norm. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 87% of premises, and no households fall below the minimum broadband standard — reliable connectivity isn't an issue here.