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Yate Kingsgate

South Gloucestershire 010 · 5 sub-areas · 7,774 residents

South Gloucestershire 010 is a largely residential part of South Gloucestershire, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,260 a month — broadly in line with the wider South Gloucestershire area. What stands out is the ownership profile: well over three-quarters of residents own their home, and the nearest major employment centre is roughly half an hour away.

Best for Families (82/100)Watch-out: Solo renters (56/100)Liveability 91/100 · Best 10%

Yate Kingsgate 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.

2-bed rent
£1,256/mo+4.3%
1-bed £985 · 3-bed £1,532
Crime / 1k / yr
61.7
Above median
Best hub commute
34 min
Direct to Bristol
Good schools 2 km
77%
13 schools within 2 km
Liveability
91/100
Best 10%
Population
7,774
5 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Yate Kingsgate?

A snapshot of Yate Kingsgate

The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Yate Kingsgate in South Gloucestershire

Overview

Living in Yate Kingsgate

This part of South Gloucestershire sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. Around 77% of households own their home — a striking contrast to the more mixed tenure you'd find in a city centre — and that shapes the feel of the area considerably. It's settled, family-oriented, and quieter than many comparable locations closer to Bristol. Greenspace is close at hand for most residents, with around 70% able to reach it on foot, and the nearest patch is under 250 metres away on average.

Rents are moderate by South West standards. A one-bed runs about £985 a month, a two-bed around £1,260, and a three-bed roughly £1,530. Those figures have risen about 4% over the past year, which is broadly in line with the regional trend. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,551 a year — worth factoring in alongside rent. If you're buying rather than renting, the median sale price is around £287,000, and the average deposit takes just over four years to save on a typical local salary.

The population skews slightly older than many urban neighbourhoods. Around 23% of residents are 65 or over, and there's a relatively large share of under-18s too — nearly 21% — which points to an established family demographic. Single-person households account for about 27% of homes. The degree-holding share, at 22%, is modest rather than high, and the area is ethnically homogeneous, with over 93% of residents born in the UK.

Commuting is almost entirely car-based: nearly 58% of residents drive to work, while only around 2% use public transport. That's an important practical consideration. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away in a straight line — roughly a 14-minute walk — and around a quarter of residents work from home. For transport and sub-area detail, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.

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FAQ

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Is South Gloucestershire 010 a nice place to live?
It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with good greenspace access and relatively low crime — around 70 incidents per 1,000 residents, below the national average. The trade-off is near-total car dependency for commuting, and public transport options are limited. It suits those who drive and prefer a quieter, family-oriented environment over urban convenience.
What is the rent in South Gloucestershire 010?
A one-bedroom home typically rents for around £985 a month, a two-bed around £1,260, and a three-bed about £1,530. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4% over the past year.
Is South Gloucestershire 010 safe?
The crime rate is around 70 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the seventh deprivation decile, indicating a relatively low-deprivation environment — both factors point to a reasonably safe place to live by national standards.
What's the commute from South Gloucestershire 010 to the nearest city centre?
The nearest major employment hub is around 33 minutes away. The vast majority of residents — nearly 58% — commute by car; only about 2% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly a 14-minute walk. Working from home is common, with around 26% of residents doing so.
Who lives in South Gloucestershire 010?
Mostly owner-occupiers — around 77% of households own their home. The age profile is older than average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over alongside a significant share of families with children under 18. It's a settled, low-turnover community with limited ethnic diversity.
What schools are near South Gloucestershire 010?
There are 64 schools within a typical 2 km radius — a high count for a neighbourhood of this size. Around 77% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and the nearest Outstanding school is under 1 km away. The volume of options makes this a strong area for families weighing school catchments.
Is South Gloucestershire 010 good for families?
The combination of high owner-occupation, low crime, good school density, and easy greenspace access (70% of residents are within walking distance of green space) makes it well-suited to families. The downside is a near-total reliance on car ownership for getting around day to day.