
A guide to living in South West England
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Very Good
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Average
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Disappointing
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Best places to live in South West England
How is ranking calculated?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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The Gorge, EX1
By Fresh
Award winner 2024
4.80
(38 reviews)
Studios
Ranked 1st out of 78 in South West England

Spring Wharf, BA2
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2024
4.65
(272 reviews)
£1,190-£1,800 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 78 in South West England

Box Makers Yard, BS2
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2024
4.61
(306 reviews)
£1,350-£2,775 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 78 in South West England

Millwrights Place, BS1
By Grainger
4.39
(35 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 78 in South West England

The Helm, BH8
By Savills
3.86
(40 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 78 in South West England
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Sue. B. (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Broadleigh Park, PL19
May 2025
Good house, let down by rubbish parking.
Sue. B. (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Broadleigh Park, PL19
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Very nice area, near to town, and public transport if needed. Parking is rubbish…. , my two spaces….one outside another residence front door,,! the other one is across and up the road., my neighbours have to park in front of my living room windows, all due to planning wanting flower beds, that could have been placed differently.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Shared ownership…….look at parking and storage and back garden .
What is the best feature of your home:
Good construction , well insulated, fittings good quality.
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Anan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Millwrights Place, BS1
May 2025
Stylish Design and Great Management, but Limited Space
Anan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Millwrights Place, BS1
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
What I liked most about staying here was the overall experience—the building’s interior design is modern, stylish, and really well thought out. It gives a fresh, clean feeling that makes the space very pleasant to live in. However, there were a couple of things I didn’t enjoy. First, a receptionist has been quite mean to me for no clear reason, even though I’ve always been polite to them. It’s made me feel uncomfortable passing through the front desk area. Secondly, there seem to be a lot of flying insects around—perhaps because the building is close to the river.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The issues I raised were addressed very promptly. It’s clear that the staff are always willing to help, even with small things, which makes everything feel efficient and reassuring. It’s really helped build my trust in the team.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I’d like to ask about the rent changes for next year—whether there will be any increase or decrease. I’m also hoping to understand the availability of flats in the building, as I’m currently looking to move into a one-bedroom unit here. However, I’ve been told that it can’t be reserved more than two months in advance. I’m a bit concerned that if I wait too long, the rent might go up or there may not be any units left to rent.
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Shiv f (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Helm, BH8
May 2025
A home away from home
Shiv f (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Helm, BH8
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good: location wise its perfect, loads of restaurants to choose from, loads of public transport options, not far from work, few bars around but seems mostly for students/student nights, noise pollution from the street is minimum but occasionally I can hear people one their way home from a night out if I leave my window open.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
As of yet I haven't had to make any but the features on the app make it easier to request if I need + the 24hr desk security is a bonus!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If there was an all bills includes option ( covering basics such as bills) which is just added to the rent would help you and i monitor our electricity/water usage
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Jay S (Tenant)
Box Makers Yard, BS2
May 2025
Perfect as ever
Jay S (Tenant)
Box Makers Yard, BS2
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
As perfect as you are home . Service , location staff ( naa, sharifa and honestly all of them ) . Love ya all
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
When ever i ask they answer with quick response as soon as possible
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The only thing i regret is mot knowing you before i wish all students be in such a lovely place
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Elif b (Tenant)
Millwrights Place, BS1
May 2025
Great
Elif b (Tenant)
Millwrights Place, BS1
May 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location is the most beautiful thing about my apartment. Everything is nearby, markets, cafes bus stops. The city cemter is 5 minutes walk away. The street is quite even though it is right in the center and therw is a fire station next to the apartment. Totally livable
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yeah. I had a heating problem and they fixed it in a day.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had the balcony view apartment. Only that. I would have moved here if I needed to move again
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