A guide to living in South West England

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67.1%

Very Good

24.6%

Average

6.4%

Disappointing

0.9%

Very poor

1.0%

Best places to live in South West England

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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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Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.64

4.64

(372 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.
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Ranked 1st out of 81 in South West England

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.61

4.61

(303 reviews)

Spring Wharf is a Build to Rent development, located in Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents' deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development is only a 6-minute walk away from Oldfield Park station. This has links to GWR and South Western Railway services.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 81 in South West England

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Signal Box Yard, BA2

By Native Communities

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4.52

4.52

(32 reviews)

Signal Box Yard sits in the heart of Bath, offering studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments. Residents can enjoy on-site maintenance, ultra-fast broadband, landscaped courtyards and a residents' lounge. Additionally, residents benefit from a 2,000 sq ft resident-exclusive gym and studio.
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Ranked 3rd out of 81 in South West England

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Hawkins & George, BS1

By Grainger

4.31

4.31

(56 reviews)

Located at Finzels Reach, on the south bank of Bristol’s Floating Harbour with waterside views across to Castle Park. Hawkins and George has beautiful modern spacious apartments, with exclusive resident facilities, including on-site management team and free Wi-Fi. Perfect for city centre living. We have a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
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Ranked 4th out of 81 in South West England

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Simple Life at Strawberry Grange, TA6

By Simple Life Homes

4.07

4.07

(13 reviews)

Residents can benefit from a range of amenities and attractions, including some stunning woodland walks in the Quantock Forest Circular and Greet Wood via Ramcombe Picnic area. The development is located east of the town centre, where shoppers can enjoy a range of retail stores at the Angel Place Shopping centre, whilst foodies can indulge of a range of cafes, restaurants and bakeries.
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Ranked 5th out of 81 in South West England

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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'.

Anny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Jul 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

Daniel my hero. 🦸

Anny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Jul 2026

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

I really like the interior , the common area is really helpful. Love the ambience there. Especially during the exam time.

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

Immediately whenever I was in need of assistance, almost like a email away.

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

That the move in was going to be so easy. I didn’t feel I was in need of any more info that I wasn’t provided before.


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John (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My New Home

John (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

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

The development is exceptionally well maintained and provides a safe and welcoming environment. The grounds are beautifully kept, communal areas are always tidy, and the overall standard of the property is excellent. The location is convenient, and the community has a friendly, peaceful atmosphere. I really love the events that the team host. Justin and the Reception staff are amazing! Parking can be a little tricky with no guest parking, but this is only a minor inconvenience. Overall, any small issues are addressed quickly and efficiently

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

The maintenance man (didnt catch his name) deserves special recognition. Had a small issue moving in with some loose cabinets but it was dealt with super quick!

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

No visitor parking can make it a little hard to have family around, but it is a very busy area.


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Michael C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Jul 2026

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

4
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4

Box Makers Yard Review

Michael C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Jul 2026

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

In terms of transport it has been excellent being so close to temple meads station, allows for easy and quick travel. We are also still very close to the city centre which is only a walk away. We have a Sainsbury’s close by which is excellent for small shops, and multiple coffee shops around which is lovely. Bin collections more often than not run smoothly, and there is some building work going on across our apartment which does add to the noise but nothing can be done about that and not something that causes us much distress.

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

Building management has been great at responding to problems. We had a light bulb go out and someone was there to fix it the next day.

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

Nothing in particular. The building has been great.


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Shahd A. (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

5
5
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5

A Well-Managed Place to Live

Shahd A. (Tenant)

Unverified

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Jul 2026

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

Signal Box Yard is in a great location with easy access to Bath city centre, making daily life very convenient. The area feels safe and peaceful, with attractive surroundings and pleasant walking routes along the river.

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

When I raised an issue shortly after moving in, the management team responded promptly, communicated clearly and arranged a suitable solution. They have always been approachable, professional and willing to help whenever I have needed assistance.

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

Nothing significant comes to mind. My experience has matched my expectations, and the management team has been helpful whenever I have had any questions.


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Claire G (Tenant)

Unverified

Greenway Chase, GL53

Jul 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

Great experience

Claire G (Tenant)

Unverified

Greenway Chase, GL53

Jul 2026

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

Lovely location, transport links nearby and walking distance to amenities too. Popular secondary school nearby. Its a quiet area with friendly people around. Could do with a convenience store within walking distance.

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

Quickly and friendly. We haven't had any maintenance issues to report, only an initial query with the wifi which was resolved within a few hours.

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

None. I am familiar with the local area and so felt the development was well placed for my needs.


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

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