Emersons Green
South Gloucestershire 021 · 7 sub-areas · 12,797 residents
South Gloucestershire 021 is a suburban area within South Gloucestershire, home to around 12,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,256 a month — slightly above the UK national median — and rents rose around 4% last year. What stands out here is the unusually high proportion of residents working from home, well above regional norms, making it a strong fit for remote workers.
Emersons Green is a green, lower-density part of South Gloucestershire — 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; 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 Emersons Green?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Emersons Green in South Gloucestershire
Living in Emersons Green
South Gloucestershire 021 has the feel of an established, owner-occupier suburb — quiet, family-oriented, and well-served by greenspace. Nearly seven in ten residents live within an easy walk of green open space, with the nearest patch less than 250 metres away on average. It's not a dense urban neighbourhood; car ownership is the norm here, and the area's character reflects that — wider streets, detached and semi-detached housing stock, and a slower pace than the city proper.
Rent sits at around £1,256 a month for a typical two-bedroom home, which is modestly above the UK national median of roughly £1,200. A one-bedroom comes in at about £985, while a three-bedroom runs closer to £1,532. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,551 a year on top. For those looking to buy, the median sale price is around £374,000 — at current savings rates, that's roughly five and a half years to build a deposit, which is challenging but not exceptional for the South West.
Over 70% of residents own their home, which makes this one of the more owner-occupied parts of the region. The population skews younger than you might expect for a quiet suburb — nearly a quarter are under 18, reflecting a high concentration of families. Around 40% hold a degree-level qualification, well above the national average, and the low unemployment claimant rate of 2.1% points to a relatively secure, professional resident base.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.5 km away — about a 55-minute walk, so you'll need a car or bike to get there easily. Public transport use is strikingly low: just 2.6% of residents use it to commute, while 46.6% drive and a remarkable 43.2% work from home. Broadband infrastructure is strong — 100% gigabit coverage — which no doubt supports that remote-working pattern. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Gloucestershire 021 a nice place to live?
- For families and remote workers, it's a solid choice. It's quiet, low-crime, and nearly 70% of residents are within walking distance of green open space. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll need a car for most errands — and school quality within catchment distance is below the national average, so it's worth checking specific schools carefully.
- What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 021?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £985 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,256, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,532. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.2% over the past year.
- Is South Gloucestershire 021 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The crime rate is around 61 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, notably below the UK average of roughly 80. It also sits in the top deprivation decile nationally, meaning very low socioeconomic stress — both factors that correlate strongly with lower crime.
- What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 021 to the nearest city centre?
- Public transport is limited here — only 2.6% of residents use it to commute. The nearest mainline station is about 4.5 km away. Most residents drive (around 47%) or work from home (43%). The nearest major employment hub is roughly 64 minutes away by car or public transport.
- Who lives in South Gloucestershire 021?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and professionals. Over 72% own their home, nearly 30% of households are couples with children, and close to 40% hold a degree. It's a settled, relatively affluent suburb with low unemployment and a growing remote-working population.
- What schools are near South Gloucestershire 021?
- There are 79 schools within a typical catchment distance, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.8 km away. Check individual Ofsted reports and catchment maps before choosing a specific address.
- Is South Gloucestershire 021 good for remote workers?
- It's one of the stronger areas in the region for it. Around 43% of residents already work from home, and 100% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband with no properties below the minimum speed standard. Low crime, good greenspace access, and family-friendly housing stock add to the appeal.