Moving to Bristol

An overview of Bristol

Bristol looks and feels cool. It has a unique nightlife, a wide range of restaurants, a number of small shops, and is close to the countryside, so it has something for everyone.

Bristol is home to about 459,000 people, so you can make friends from all over the world. Also, over 54,000 students live in the city because of the University of Bristol.

And we couldn’t talk about Bristol without talking about Wallace and Gromit, right? The famous graffiti artist Banksy was also born in the city, where the Aardman studios are based. The city is also where the cutest plasticine friends in the country were made.

The cost of moving to Bristol

Different people will have different costs when they move to Bristol. The main things that will affect the cost are where you’re moving from and how much stuff you’re moving.

For example, if you want to move the contents of a three-bedroom house from London to Bristol, which is about 875 cubic metres of stuff, you can expect to pay about £1,248. With this fee, you get:

Loading/unloading

Services and materials for packing

Taking apart and putting back together furniture

The price for how far you go

About 117 miles separate London and Bristol, and most moving companies charge £1 per mile. (Comparemymove.com, 2020)

The amount you pay for the move will also depend on the moving company you hire, the date you move, and whether or not you choose extra services like packing and putting together furniture.

At Bristol Cathedral, the sun shines through the fall leaves at noon

Cost of living in Bristol

Bristol is like many other cities around the world in that the cost of living varies a lot depending on where you choose to live. We’ve put together a list of prices for food and entertainment in Bristol to give you a general idea.

Electricity bills

How you live, how many people you live with, and which energy provider or plan you choose will all affect how much your bills are in Bristol.

NimbleFins says that the average price of electricity in Bristol is 18.7p/kWh, which is pretty close to the average price of electricity in the UK, which is 18.75p/kWh. Standing (fixed) electricity prices in Bristol cost about £83.91 per year, which is a little more than the UK average of £81.08.

Council tax

How much you pay in council tax depends on how much your house is worth. The cost per year ranges from £1,374.01 to £4,122.04.

Look at the table below to compare the different tax bands in Bristol:

Property prices in Bristol

The average price of a home in Bristol right now is £329,490. Flats cost an average of £249,041, while a terraced house will only set you back a little more, at $287,494.

In comparison, a house in London will cost you £666,624, while a home in Manchester will only cost you about £200,069.

Bristol’s rent prices are also a good compromise between those in Manchester and London.

Check out how much it costs on average to rent different types of homes in Bristol:

Room: £459

Studio: £665

One-bedroom property: £825

Two-bedroom property: £1,000

Three-bedroom property: £1,200

Four+ bedrooms: £1,960

Public transport in Bristol

Buses – Buses are a great way to get around Bristol because there are so many fast and easy services that leave from all of the city’s most important spots. There are also night bus services in Bristol that can help night owls get home safely. Tickets are good for unlimited rides from 7pm to 4.29am.

Metrobus – Metrobus is a new, modern bus service for the area around Bristol that is between regular bus services and the rail network. This service has eco-friendly vehicles, free Wi-Fi, and ticket machines at every stop so you can buy your ticket before you get on.

Working in Bristol

Payscale says that the average salary in Bristol is £31,000 per year, which is just above the average salary in the UK of £30,240.

Even though there are a lot of industries to choose from in this busy city, the aerospace industry and the sea trade make up the biggest parts of the economy. The financial sector in Bristol is also the third-largest in the UK, with about 59,000 people working in it.

If numbers aren’t your thing, you might fit in with the creative people in Bristol. In the past few years, creative and cultural industries have grown a lot and now make up 12% of business in Bristol. Advertising, PR, design, digital, and TV are some of the most important industries that are still growing in the city.

What about business? The University of Bristol, the University of Bath, Hargreaves Lansdown, Airbus, the UK Ministry of Defense, and Tesco are some of the biggest employers in Bristol.

The best neighbourhoods in Bristol

Clifton

It’s hard not to fall in love with Clifton’s beautiful Georgian terraces, picture-perfect gardens, lively pubs, and small, stylish bars. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton Cathedral, Bristol Zoo, and Clifton Down are all in this cosy area. But, like most places that people want to live, it’s not cheap. Even a small two-bedroom house costs an average of £400,000.

Harbourside

In the past few years, Bristol’s harborside has changed a lot. Not too long ago, parts of this popular city spot were completely abandoned. This neighbourhood has a lot of character and is also close enough to the city centre that you can walk there. This makes it a top choice for young professionals who want to be close to both work and places to go out at night.

Montpelier

This laid-back residential neighbourhood is close to the city center, which has made it very popular with young people. Its charming Georgian and Victorian houses that are on the National Register of Historic Places, leafy Montpelier Park, cool cafes, and cosy pubs are enough to draw anyone in.

A few of Bristol’s colourful houses by the harbour can be seen in the water.

Things to do in Bristol

Enjoy Bristol’s nightlife

Many people think that Bristol has the best nightlife. When the sun goes down, Bristol comes alive with its huge clubs, where world-class DJs play almost every weekend, and underground live shows. Even if you don’t like the club scene, there’s still a lot to do. There are lively bars, cosy comedy clubs, karaoke bars, and a long list of restaurants to try. This city knows how to have a good time.

The LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is also thriving, with hubs in Old Market Quarter Gay Village and West End Gay Village. Use DesignMyNight to find out where the best nightlife is.

Marvel at the Clifton suspension bridge

Since 1864, many people have walked across the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is an important landmark in Bristol. The bridge goes over the Avon Gorge for 214 meters, connecting Bristol to the beautiful Leigh Woods. Make sure to take in the views, whether you’re walking across the bridge, wandering through the grass around it, or sitting in a nearby pub..

Potter down Park Street

On Park Street, there are a lot of cool and unique shops, a lot of places to get coffee, food, and drinks, and a beautiful green park about halfway up. At the end of the street is the famous Banksy piece Well Hung Lover, which you can take a picture of while you’re there.

Catch some rays in the parks

With more than 400 gardens and parks, Bristol is full of quiet places to get away from it all. The following are some of the best green spaces in the city:

The Downs – This huge green space, which covers 442 acres and goes from the top of Whiteladies Road to the Suspension Bridge, is like the lungs of Bristol. It gives people a little bit of nature in the middle of the city.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum – About 15,000 trees from about 3,000 different species live in this 600-acre forest. This group of trees is known all over the world for the beautiful colours they show in the fall.

University of Bristol Botanic Garden – This unique garden has a five-acre site with 4,500 different kinds of plants. Also, the space is used for many different events throughout the year, such as jazz concerts, science picnics, and art and sculpture shows. You can also take classes on how to grow vegetables, how to garden for wildlife, and how to recognise trees.

Take in the views at Cabot Tower

Cabot Tower is 105 feet tall and is in the beautiful park of Brandon Hill. The tower was built in 1897 to remember the famous trip John Cabot took from Bristol to North America more than 400 years ago. People can use the spiral staircase inside Cabot Tower to get to the top, where they can see a wide view of Bristol and its harbour.

Soak up some culture at an exhibition

There’s an exhibition for everyone, whether you like paintings, photos, artifacts, or even sculptures of Wallace and Gromit. Some of the best-known art galleries and museums in Bristol are M Shed, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, The Royal West of England Academy, Spike Island, and Arnolfini.

Hunt for some glorious graffiti

Bristol’s walls are almost completely covered with beautiful street art, but there are some spots where you’re more likely to find hidden gems. Stokes Croft, Bristol’s busy ethnic neighborhood, has displays by the best local graffiti artists that change all the time. The murals on the walls of The Masonic pub in Bedminster are always changing to show off the work of the most recent graffiti artist to visit. Who could forget that Bristol has an annual street art festival called UpFest that takes over the city’s streets to celebrate graffiti in all its glory?

Watch some theatre

Bristol has a number of great places to see plays. All year long, the Bristol Hippodrome is home to hit shows and West End musicals. The Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, and The Redgrave Theatre all have great shows all year long, from epic Shakespeare festivals to the first shows of young playwrights on the cutting edge.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Bristol from UAE

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Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Bristol must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by UK border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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