Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West
South Gloucestershire 026 · 6 sub-areas · 10,065 residents
South Gloucestershire 026 is a residential area within South Gloucestershire, home to around 10,000 people. A typical two-bedroom let runs about £1,256 a month — slightly above the UK median for a two-bed, but considerably more affordable than Bristol's city-centre neighbourhoods. Owner-occupation is high, and over a quarter of residents work from home, giving the area a settled, suburban feel.
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West 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 Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West in South Gloucestershire
Living in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West
South Gloucestershire 026 sits in the outer ring of South Gloucestershire, and its defining characteristic is its suburban calm. Most streets are predominantly owner-occupied — nearly two in three households own their home — which shapes everything from the mix of housing to the quieter pace compared to inner-city Bristol neighbourhoods. Green space is genuinely close: the nearest accessible greenspace is under 400 metres away on average, and just under a third of residents can reach a green area on foot.
The cost picture is solidly mid-range for the South West. A one-bedroom let runs around £985 a month, a two-bed about £1,256, and a three-bed closer to £1,530. Rents rose around 4% over the past year — meaningful but not dramatic compared to some parts of the South West. Council tax (Band D) sits at around £2,550 a year. The biggest affordability concern is the rent-to-income ratio: at roughly 62% of take-home pay going on rent, this is a stretch for private renters on median local salaries.
The population skews slightly younger than many South Gloucestershire areas — around one in four residents is aged 18–34 — but there's a solid cohort of families too, with nearly a fifth of households being couples with children. The 19.8% under-18 share reflects a genuine family presence. Qualifications are moderate: around 27% hold a degree, slightly below the national average for commuter-belt areas.
Practically, the area is car-dependent — over half of residents commute by car, and only around 6.5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.2 km away (about a 52-minute walk, so realistically a short drive or cycle). Broadband is excellent, with 99.3% gigabit coverage, which matters given that more than one in four residents works from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Gloucestershire 026 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a settled, suburban area with high owner-occupation, good greenspace access, and excellent broadband. The trade-off is car dependency — public transport is limited — and the crime rate runs slightly above the UK average. For families or remote workers who drive, it works well; for those relying on public transport, it's trickier.
- What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 026?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £985 a month, a two-bed around £1,256, and a three-bed about £1,532. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.2% over the past year.
- Is South Gloucestershire 026 safe?
- The area records roughly 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of around 80 per 1,000. It's not a high-deprivation area — it sits around the middle nationally on the deprivation index — but it's worth checking street-level crime data for specific streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 026 to Bristol or Birmingham?
- Most residents drive — over half commute by car, and only around 6.5% use public transport. The nearest rail station is about 4.2 km away. The public transport journey to Birmingham takes around 128 minutes; to London around 132 minutes. The best hub journey time to a major employment centre is roughly 52 minutes.
- Who lives in South Gloucestershire 026?
- A mix of young adults and families — around a quarter of residents are 18–34, and nearly 20% are under 18. Nearly two in three households own their home. Around 27% hold a degree. The median resident salary is roughly £35,000 a year.
- What schools are near South Gloucestershire 026?
- There are 148 schools within 2 km of the typical resident, but only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1.5 km away. Check the South Gloucestershire council school finder for current individual school ratings.
- How good is broadband in South Gloucestershire 026?
- Excellent. Around 99.3% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation minimum. For the 27% of residents who work from home, connectivity isn't a concern here.