If you’ve got a place to study in Bristol, congratulations – you will be experiencing one of the best time of your life. The vibe is friendly, nightlife is unbeatable, a bussing student community and renowned places to see, you will love wherever you live in Bristol.
Here is the list of few places to live as a student in Bristol:
City Centre
The heart of the City with everything at your doorstep. It checks all the boxes for university students and offers a superb taste of culture, food and shopping opportunities. Most of the accommodations in the Centre are converted office blocks and warehouses and here one can find many of the larger commercial purpose-built residences.
- Accommodation price: Avg £500- £650.
- University of West of England: Frenchay Campus: Bus no: M1 Cribbs Causeway (26min)
- University of Bristol: 10-15 mins walk.
Gloucester Road
It is located in north Bristol and has large number of independent traders and household names. The whole area resembles an outdoor gallery with colourful graffiti that continually transforms its walls and buildings. It’s a place of choice for cafes, bars and restaurants.
- Accommodation price: Avg £425 – £550.
- University of West of England Frenchay campus: Bus no: 72a, 71, 70,72. (14 min)
- University Of Bristol: Bus no: 72 and 75 (17 min) or 40 mins walk
Redland
Redland is an area highly populated with university students. It is quite close to whiteladies road which has plenty of bars and cafes.
- Accommodation price: Avg £450 – £650.
- University of West of England Frenchay Campus: Bus no 72a and 75 (30 min)
- For University Of Bristol: 10 – 45 min walk depending on your location.
St. Andrews
St Andrew’s is a popular, tree-lined suburb of Bristol, roughly two miles north of the city Centre. It consists mostly of large Victorian villas, with some inter-war housing. A number of these properties have been converted into flats.
- Accommodation price : £400 – £ 500
- University of West of England Frenchay Campus: Bus no: 72a, 70 and 71 (30 min)
- University Of Bristol – 25-40 mins walk (1.5 miles).
Fishponds and Easton
Fishponds is mainly a residential area located in the north east of Bristol, about three miles from the city centre. Since most of the area was developed during victorian age you’ll see a lot of properties with Victorian terraces, although a few detached and semi-detached houses are also available. It is perfect for students studying at Frenchay and Glenside as the campus is just half a mile away.
Whereas Easton is the place with mostly asian food and takeaways. You can find good Indian restaurants and groceries at a cheaper prices. With proper links, you can find accommodation at a very good price in Easton. It is also the place where Britain’s Health minister Sajid Javed grew up.
Fishponds
- Accommodation price (Fishponds): £400 – £550.
- University of West of England Frenchay & Glenside campus: 0.5-2 miles by walk.
- University Of Bristol : Bus no: 48 and 49 (43 min)
Easton
- Accommodation price (Easton): Avg £350 – £450
- University of West of England Frenchay Campus: 30 min bus ride. Bus no: 48a.
- University Of Bristol : 28 min bus ride. Bus no: 48 and 48a.
Bedminster and Southville
Bedminster & Southville are vibrant areas with a lot to offer locally, attracting young professionals and families alike. It is ideal for students studying at Bower Ashton as it is just 0.5 miles from the campus. They are close to nationally renowned Tobacco Factory Theatre, the Hen and Chicken comedy venue. There’s a great choice of Victorian terraced properties, most originally two-bedroom but now with added loft conversions. There are also flat conversions available.
- Accommodation price: £450-600
- University of West of England Frenchay Campus: Bus no: m1(30 min)
- University Of Bristol: Bus no: 93 (23 min)
Cliftonwood and Clifton Downs
Cliftonwood comprises of mainly Victorian terraced houses, many of which are painted in bright colours. There are regular buses from Clifton Village and the Hotwells Road. It is just 2 miles away from UWE Bower Ashton Campus. Whereas Clifton Downs is considered one of the best and most expensive place to live in Bristol. With beautiful parks, the famous Suspension Bridge and lots of option for different types of cuisines, you would love living in Clifton.
- Accommodation price : Avg £500 – £700.
- University of West of England Frenchay Campus: Bus no. m1(38 mins)
- University Of Bristol – 20-25 mins walk.
To summarize, we can say that the student community in Bristol is spread throughout the city and the transport links to university campuses are very good. Living close to City Centre or near Redland may be the best place of you are studying at University of Bristol whereas places near Gloucester road or Fishponds might be the place to live if you are studying at University of West of England’s Frenchay Campus. The average rent per month for a single room is around £350 and a double room might easily cost you around £450.
Hope this article helps you and gives an idea of what to expect in terms of transport links, accommodation prices and places to explore so that you can decide which area you want to live.
Best wishes!!!
