Filton
South Gloucestershire 018 · 7 sub-areas · 12,018 residents
South Gloucestershire 018 is a suburban stretch of South Gloucestershire, home to around 12,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,256 a month — slightly above the national median for a 2-bed, but considerably more affordable than Bristol's central neighbourhoods. Rents rose around 4% last year, and with 100% gigabit broadband coverage, it's increasingly popular with remote workers.
Filton 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Filton?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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 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.
Filton in South Gloucestershire
Living in Filton
South Gloucestershire 018 sits in the commuter belt surrounding Bristol, and it feels like it. The area is predominantly suburban — owner-occupied houses, quiet residential streets, and a strong working-from-home culture that's reflected in the data: nearly a third of residents work from home, one of the higher rates you'll find anywhere in the South West.
Cost-wise, you're paying South Gloucestershire prices rather than Bristol city-centre prices, which is part of the draw. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,256 a month and a three-bed around £1,532. That's noticeably cheaper than comparable properties in Bristol's inner suburbs, though rents have been creeping up — around 4% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,551 a year, which factors into the monthly calculation if you're renting.
The population skews younger than you might expect for a suburb this settled. About a third of residents are aged 18–34, which gives the area a slightly more mixed feel than classic commuter-belt territory. Owner-occupation is the norm — nearly 60% own their home — but private renting accounts for just over a quarter of households, so there's a reasonable rental market to navigate.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 870 metres away — about an 11-minute walk — giving access to Bristol and beyond. Car dependence is significant: around 45% of residents commute by car, and only about 8% use public transport. If you're car-free, that's worth factoring in before you commit. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Gloucestershire 018 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, suburban neighbourhood with solid infrastructure and excellent broadband — attractive if you work from home or want easy rail access to Bristol and Birmingham. Rents are moderate for the South West. The trade-off is high car dependency and a lower share of nearby Outstanding-rated schools than the national average.
- What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 018?
- A typical one-bedroom home rents for around £985 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,256, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,532. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from council-level official data. Rents rose around 4% in the past year.
- Is South Gloucestershire 018 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 111 per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not an area of high deprivation, so this may partly reflect vehicle crime common in suburban commuter areas. It's worth checking the local police neighbourhood stats for the specific street-level picture.
- What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 018 to Bristol?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 870 metres away — an 11-minute walk. Rail journeys to Birmingham take around 82 minutes and to London around 86 minutes. Around 45% of residents drive to work, and only about 8% use public transport, so it's a car-oriented area for commuting.
- Who lives in South Gloucestershire 018?
- Around 12,000 residents, with a surprisingly high share of 18–34-year-olds (about a third) for a suburban area. Most households are owner-occupied, and nearly a third of residents work from home. Degree-level qualifications are above average, and the area sits in roughly the middle of national deprivation rankings.
- What schools are near South Gloucestershire 018?
- There are 83 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.5 km away. Check South Gloucestershire Council's admissions pages for current catchment boundaries.