A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes In Bristol

Welcome to New Homes Bristol the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Bristol. 

Located close to the Welsh boarder, between the Rivers Frome and Avon, and with a growing population of 400,000 people there is a growing demand for new homes in Bristol.

Originally a trading settlement, Bristol utilised its coastal position and established itself as a successful port. In 1542 it was awarded its city status by King Henry VIII, and thanks to the thriving cocoa, cotton and sugar cane trades the city quickly expanded. Today, the city is more associated with the aerospace industry, with BAE, Airbus and Rolls-Royce all based in close by.

The city has retained its strong transport links, with rail links to London, Cardiff, Birmingham and the North. It is within close reach of the M4 and M5, making new homes in Bristol ideal for commuters. Furthermore, Bristol International Airport is only 10 miles from the city centre.

Bristol is ideal for anyone interested in anything and everything from the arts and ancient history to sport and modern culture.

The most frequently visited Bristol Property the City Museum & Art Gallery is host to an impressive range of exhibits, which reflect the city’s rich cultural background. The city boasts an impressive 33 Conservation Areas in which Bristol Property of special architectural or historic interest is preserved or enhanced.

Bristol also caters for sports fans with two league football teams, a rugby league team and several athletics clubs to boot.          

Furthermore, Bristol offers a wide range of educational facilities, with over 300 hundred schools and the University of Bristol and the University of West England.

In 2008 Bristol was ranked first in the Forum for the Future's Sustainable Cities Index. Based on factors gauging environmental performance such as quality of life, future-proofing and the adoption of climate change strategies, the city is leading the way.  Additionally, Bristol has gained the title of a Fair Trade City. Making a new home in Bristol an ideal choice for the future.

On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Bristol, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in Bristol is both well informed and fruitful.

Suburbs or Wards of Bristol:

Avonmouth

Bedminster

Bishopsworth

Cabot

Clifton

Clifton East

Filwood

Frome Vale

Hartcliffe

Henbury

Horfield

Kingsweston

Southmead

Southville

Stoke Bishop

Westbury on Trym

Whitchurch Park

Windmill Hill

Close to Bristol:

Bath – 13 miles

Newport – 30.5 miles                  

Gloucester – 35 miles

Swindon – 40.2 miles

Cheltenham – 42.4 miles

Cardiff – 44.2 miles

London – 118 miles

Famous people associated with Bristol

Carry Grant – The Hollywood actor was born in Horfield and attended Fairfeild  school.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel – Renowned engineer, famous for his works throughout Bristol.

Robert Southey - A Romantic poet and in 1813 was made Poet Laureate.

Samuel Plimsoll – Reformist and supporter of sailors’ rights. His 1873 book Our Seamon led to the introduction of the Plimsoll Line on ships.

J K Rowling – Author of the successful children’s series Harry Potter.

John Wesley – Widely accredited, with laying the foundations of the Methodist movement, with his brother Charles.

Sir Humphrey Davy – Discovered laughing gas and the miners lamp.

Lee Evans – Stand up comedian 

Banksy – Controversial street artist famed for his graffiti murals.