A guide to living in Bristol

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Average

5.7%

Disappointing

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Very poor

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Best places to live in Bristol

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.63

4.63

(350 reviews)

Box Makers Yard is a rental only development, managed by Urbanbubble. It offers a range of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments on offer with a variety of furnished and unfurnished options. These come with courtyard or city views, extra storage and private balconies or terraces. In addition, there are a range of flexible tenancy lengths up to 5 years. Additional facilities include a resident lounge with a games area, an air-conditioned gym with weekly fitness classes as well as a private rooftop dining suite with an outdoor terrace. Box Makers Yard is only a 12-minute walk away from the city centre and is only moments away from Temple Meads Station, Castle Park and Hannah Moore Primary School. Temple Gardens, Kings Street and the Harbourside are also within walking distance.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 20 in Bristol

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Stafford Yard, BS3

By CompassRock

4.99

4.99

(11 reviews)

Stafford Yard in Bedminster, Bristol offers studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, including duplexes, with modern interiors and open-plan layouts. The development includes on-site amenities such as a gym, co-working areas, residents’ lounge, landscaped gardens, and roof terrace, alongside an on-site management team, pet friendly leases and flexible furnishing options.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Bristol

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Templebridge Apartments, BS1

By Westmark Development Company

4.47

4.47

(6 reviews)

Templebridge apartments is located on Bristol Harbourside, in close proximity to Cabot Circus and Temple Meads train station. It comprises of just 22 apartments, most of which feature river views from spacious balconies and access to resident-only car parking.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Bristol

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Factory No.1, BS3

By City & Country

4.42

4.42

(11 reviews)

Factory No. 1 in Bristol, BS3 is a residential development offering stylish 1 & 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom penthouses set around private gardens at the former Grade II listed tobacco factory. The development is a unique blend of history and modern living, with homes crafted from the old factory's buildings and new build apartments, all featuring light-filled interiors and premium specifications. The development is noted for its beautifully landscaped outside spaces and terrace gardens, providing an urban oasis close to the city center. Additionally, it offers convenient features like allocated parking for selected homes and an on-site concierge in a secure gated community
4th

Ranked 4th out of 20 in Bristol

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Millwrights Place, BS1

By Grainger

Award winner 2025

4.27

4.27

(40 reviews)

Our second development in Finzels Reach, in the heart of Bristol city centre. Beautifully designed light and contemporary apartments with incredible social spaces, gym, roof terrace with amazing views and we are pet friendly, what’s not to love! We have a selection of studio, 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
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Ranked 5th out of 20 in Bristol

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

J. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Apr 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Convenient and Comfortable Home

J. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Nice area with useful shops and cafes nearby. Good transport links and open spaces close by. Quiet and pleasant place to live.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management has been helpful and professional when issues were raised. They communicate clearly and usually respond within a reasonable time, with maintenance handled efficiently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how convenient the location is, with shops, transport links and open spaces all nearby. The building is also quieter and better maintained than expected.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Hanifeh NZ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millwrights Place, BS1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My experience as a tenant

Hanifeh NZ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millwrights Place, BS1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The good aspect of living in Millrights place is that it is a newly built and well designed apartment. Has very good amenities, I’m using the gym and the dining hall most. I appreciate that there is not more space but having one more treadmil could be better specialy during high demand periods like cold season. Or if there could be an option on the app to book the treadmil as it cannot be shares with others at the same time. I had experience of the times I went to the gym and because both treadmils were in use, I came back home. The only bad aspect of living here is the fire alarm from the fire station which I find very disturbing specialy overnight! I wake up every single time they’re going out for the mission. Also no parking availability during weekend is a problem as our guests need to drive around and around to find a place to park their car, if they’re lucky. Also I wanted appreciate the very good reception staff we’ve got. All of them are very friendly, polite and happy to help all the time. I know Ryan for a bit longer than the other lovely ladies and I felt sad when I heard that he is moving to another building. He is a star and he has always been helpful with any request we’ve raised. I wanted to take this moment to thank him for his fabulous customer service.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, once I lost my keys. They have been very helpful and provied me a new set of key in less than an hour which was very convenient although the cost was a lot!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known this building is located next to the fire station which is the only cons of it.


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Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Very Good Management team

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

very good: near temple meads station and lots of offices from different companies bad: parking avaiability for visitors

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They hire contracters to fix the leakage and mould innthe walls and to fix the oven. I now have a new oven that works a new freslly painted flat with no leakages.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If you write to the lanlord he will address any issue with the building


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Ginny C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Perfect flat in the heart of Bristol

Ginny C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Perfect location, convenient transport options right on your doorstep. The staff on reception and management are superb, Ellie is so attentine, goes the extra mile every time.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Quick to respond and resolve any issues around the flat.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew how friendly everyone is in the team.


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B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

ok but with some caveats

B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Building has good design. Location wise it's good, as it's city centre and many shops and bars around

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Didn't receive the proper support for the issue of the neighbours smoking pot

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Would have been useful to know the annual rate of rent increase


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