Area Guide – Bristol (BS)

Living in Bristol (BS)

Several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — individual street checks are recommended. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Bristol (BS)

Is Bristol (BS) a good place to live?

Bristol (BS) has several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Bristol (BS)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Bristol (BS)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hannah More Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre	Nursery	Good	0.4 mi
St Michael's on the Mount Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Willow Park CofE Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	0.5 mi
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre	Nursery	Outstanding	0.6 mi
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.6 mi
Bristol Cathedral Choir School	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
Cathedral Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	0.6 mi
Cabot Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Easton CofE VA Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Easton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Easton CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Easton CofE VA Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St George Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
City of Bristol College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
E-Act the Dolphin School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Cotham School	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Barton Hill Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Montpelier High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
E-Act Montpelier High School	Secondary	Inadequate	0.9 mi
Cotham Gardens Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Colston's Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Holy Cross RC Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre	Nursery	Good	1.0 mi
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 9 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station	0.5 mi
Montpelier Rail Station	1.0 mi
Bedminster Rail Station	1.0 mi
Lawrence Hill Rail Station	1.0 mi
Redland Rail Station	1.1 mi
Clifton Down Rail Station	1.2 mi
Stapleton Road Rail Station	1.3 mi
Parson Street Rail Station	1.7 mi
Ashley Down	1.7 mi

water Flood risk Parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — check the flood map for your specific street

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 55 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
BROADMEAD WALK-IN CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BROADMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL - BS1 BRANCH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BS1 SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
RAPID PRESCRIBING TEAM	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HORIZONS BRISTOL	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BRISTOL AND WESTON BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
UHBW STOMA PRESCRIBING SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
COMPASS HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PRIMARY CARE PAEDIATRICS	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LAWRENCE HILL HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MONTPELIER HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
THE HAVEN	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CHARLOTTE KEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CHARLOTTE KEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BEDMINSTER PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
COTHAM PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL - MALAGO BRANCH	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL - GAYWOOD BRANCH	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WELLS ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WHITELADIES MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
PRIMARY CARE STOP SMOKING	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MARKSBURY ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MARKSBURY ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MARKSBURY ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL - MARKSBURY ROAD BRANCH	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MARKSBURY ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
PEMBROKE ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PEMBROKE ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
NEWMEDICA BRISTOL	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PEMBROKE ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
EASTGATE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PRIORY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
KNOWLE WEST HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
WOUND CARE SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HMP BRISTOL	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
RIVERSIDE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
RESPIRATORY COMMUNITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
HEART FAILURE COMMUNITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ALDHS BRISTOL AND NORTH SOMERSET	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
NEUROLOGY COMMUNITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
PARKINSON'S DISEASE SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	0.5 mi
SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.8 mi