Kingswood North East
South Gloucestershire 027 · 5 sub-areas · 7,880 residents
South Gloucestershire 027 is a residential area within South Gloucestershire, home to around 7,880 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,256 a month — broadly in line with the wider South Gloucestershire market. The area stands out for its unusually high social housing share and strong car-dependence, with nearly six in ten residents driving to work.
Kingswood North East 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 Kingswood North East?
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 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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Kingswood North East in South Gloucestershire
Living in Kingswood North East
South Gloucestershire 027 sits within commuting reach of Bristol and the wider South West employment belt, but it doesn't feel like a suburb built around a train line. Nearly 60% of residents get to work by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is just over 4.8 km away — roughly a 60-minute walk, so realistically a drive or cycle. That shapes daily life here considerably: you'll want a car, but in return you get space, lower density and access to green areas, with around two-thirds of residents within easy walking distance of greenspace.
On rent, the area sits at a moderate level for South Gloucestershire. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,256 a month — close to the UK national median for a 2-bed. One-beds are available from around £985, and three-bedroom homes come in at roughly £1,532. With a median house price of just over £282,000 and a deposit-saving timeline of around four years on local salaries, the area is more accessible for buyers than many parts of the South West.
The population skews notably broad in age. Around one in five residents is under 18, and another one in five is 65 or over — suggesting an established, family-settled community rather than a transient rental population. Owner-occupation stands at nearly 60%, but the social housing share, at over a quarter of all households, is meaningfully above what you'd typically find in the surrounding area. The private rented sector is relatively small at around 14%.
Practically speaking, broadband here is essentially future-proofed — 99.3% of premises have gigabit-capable connections and there are no properties below the universal service obligation. Working from home is a real option for nearly a quarter of residents, which partly offsets the limited public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Gloucestershire 027 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with good greenspace access — around two-thirds of residents are within easy walking distance of green areas. The trade-off is car-dependence and a public transport network that's genuinely limited, with only around 5% of residents using it for commuting. If you have a car and value space over urban convenience, it works well.
- What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 027?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £985 a month, a two-bedroom is roughly £1,256, and a three-bedroom comes in at about £1,532. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.2% in the past year.
- Is South Gloucestershire 027 safe?
- The area records around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. It sits in deprivation decile 4.4 nationally — lower-middle rather than either extreme. Checking the Police.uk map for specific streets is the most useful step before committing to a particular address.
- What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 027 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major UK employment hub is around 62 minutes away. The area is firmly car-oriented — nearly 60% of residents drive to work. The nearest rail station is about 4.8 km away, and public transport covers only around 5% of commuter journeys.
- Who lives in South Gloucestershire 027?
- Mostly long-settled residents — nearly 60% own their home and around one in five is 65 or over. There's also a notable social housing presence, at over a quarter of all households. The private rented sector is small at around 14%, and the area is predominantly UK-born with low ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near South Gloucestershire 027?
- There are 92 schools within 2 km, though only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. Individual Ofsted ratings vary considerably, so checking reports for schools on your specific street is worth doing carefully.
- Is South Gloucestershire 027 good for families?
- The area has a strong family feel — around one in five residents is under 18, owner-occupation is high, and greenspace is accessible for most households. The main caveats are the below-average school Ofsted ratings nearby and the need for a car to get around comfortably.