SecretSam Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 So, I'm considering moving back west. I've had a look on Rightmove, etc., the prices in Bristol are truly terrifying, but for a range of reasons I need to reconnect with city (and City). My plan is to take a smallish, ideally new-ish, 2-3 bed property, not out in some godforsaken outpost, where it's pleasant to live but with access to the city centre. Any thoughts from you locals? PS it's been 30+ years since I lived in a BS postcode, so I am not au fait with all the cool and groovy stuff that's going on. I don't know where's cool, where rough, and where's full of Slags...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-now-most-expensive-city-8408349 Bristol is now (according to the Post) the most expensive place to live outside of London in the whole UK. So good luck! As usual Southville/Bishopston etc tend to be the go-to places but the property prices are still pretty eyewatering even now. If you do choose to live further away, you can console yourself that Marvin is building an underground soon, so travelling around will be a piece of piss. Edited May 4, 2023 by CyderInACan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, SecretSam said: So, I'm considering moving back west. I've had a look on Rightmove, etc., the prices in Bristol are truly terrifying, but for a range of reasons I need to reconnect with city (and City). My plan is to take a smallish, ideally new-ish, 2-3 bed property, not out in some godforsaken outpost, where it's pleasant to live but with access to the city centre. Any thoughts from you locals? PS it's been 30+ years since I lived in a BS postcode, so I am not au fait with all the cool and groovy stuff that's going on. I don't know where's cool, where rough, and where's full of Slags...! The further out you go, the less expensive things can appear to be (nothing is cheap), might be an idea to suggest what sort of budget you have as that would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 I would look in portishead (expensive but relatively newish houses), nailsea or yatton (loads of new builds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Recommend South Glos. Winterbourne, FC, CH. Easy access into City Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 House prices are terrifying for sure. There are new builds popping up everywhere atm, though most are flats. I recently moved from right by the ground to Bemmy Down. If you can handle the hill it is close to everything and there is easy access to city centre despite the multitude of roadworks (that is the same across the whole of Bristol and surrounding areas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: The further out you go, the less expensive things can appear to be (nothing is cheap), might be an idea to suggest what sort of budget you have as that would be helpful. Say £350k to buy, £1500 pcm to rent (I have a house I can sell but might try living back in the area first) 1 hour ago, The Bard said: House prices are terrifying for sure. There are new builds popping up everywhere atm, though most are flats. I recently moved from right by the ground to Bemmy Down. If you can handle the hill it is close to everything and there is easy access to city centre despite the multitude of roadworks (that is the same across the whole of Bristol and surrounding areas). Flats are fine 2 hours ago, Super said: Recommend South Glos. Winterbourne, FC, CH. Easy access into City Centre. FC??? CH??? Central Heating?????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 5 hours ago, CyderInACan said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-now-most-expensive-city-8408349 Bristol is now (according to the Post) the most expensive place to live outside of London in the whole UK. So good luck! As usual Southville/Bishopston etc tend to be the go-to places but the property prices are still pretty eyewatering even now. If you do choose to live further away, you can console yourself that Marvin is building an underground soon, so travelling around will be a piece of piss. Marvin Elliott???? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 36 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Say £350k to buy, £1500 pcm to rent (I have a house I can sell but might try living back in the area first) Flats are fine FC??? CH??? Central Heating?????? Sorry Frampton Cotterill and Coalpit Heath! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCyder Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 7 hours ago, CyderInACan said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-now-most-expensive-city-8408349 Bristol is now (according to the Post) the most expensive place to live outside of London in the whole UK. So good luck! As usual Southville/Bishopston etc tend to be the go-to places but the property prices are still pretty eyewatering even now. If you do choose to live further away, you can console yourself that Marvin is building an underground soon, so travelling around will be a piece of piss. Found this out first hand. After 2 years of renting our 3 bed in Shirehampton, we were asked to find an extra £500pm. The rent was £1,000pm when we moved in. There wasn't a single 3 bed in Bristol within our rental budget of £1,250pm. Even if you stretch the budget a little, you get some results but the quality is shocking. Had to sacrifice location and jump to Wales in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 6 hours ago, frenchred said: I would look in portishead (expensive but relatively newish houses), nailsea or yatton (loads of new builds) You might get an apartment for around 350k in Portishead, but the maintenance fees are high as well, buying a barge in the marina is a better bet . I would say that Nailsea or Clevedon are better bets, although there a lot of new builds within 10 minutes of Yatton station. Of course a lot of people are buying in Caldicott now, there are a lot of new builds near the station and you can be in Temple Meads in 20 - 25 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, SecretSam said: I don't know where's cool, where rough, and where's full of Slags...! Yatton it is then Edited May 4, 2023 by BigTone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 9 hours ago, frenchred said: I would look in portishead (expensive but relatively newish houses) Portishead is expensive. Great place to live though - seaside / marina and lots of nature. Good schools too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted May 4, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 You’ll get a place in South Bristol for that money, but no buses, no work, shite facilities and Marvin doing his best to make it worse. But it’s close to the countryside and some decent boozers in Chew Valley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Who is this mysterious "Marvin" character? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, SecretSam said: Who is this mysterious "Marvin" character? Him who’s building the Bristol Underground….which is ironic as the overground stuff doesn’t work … Edited May 5, 2023 by Slippin cider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Slippin cider said: Him who’s building the Bristol Underground….which is ironic as the overground stuff doesn’t work … According to The Wombles both are free. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted August 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Just an update, I was briefly back in the 'hood last week, was looking around this area called 'Bedminster', some nice properties. Tempted... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 26, 2023 Report Share Posted August 26, 2023 Hold on a moment, they're still gentrifying rebuilding it. You'll be fine if you like a student campus on the doorstep. But if you buy wisely you'll be quids in for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted September 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 26/08/2023 at 12:12, Erithacus said: Hold on a moment, they're still gentrifying rebuilding it. You'll be fine if you like a student campus on the doorstep. But if you buy wisely you'll be quids in for the future. ??? You're going to need to be more explicit, I'm 30 years away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 26/08/2023 at 12:06, SecretSam said: Just an update, I was briefly back in the 'hood last week, was looking around this area called 'Bedminster', some nice properties. Tempted... I would choose Bedminster area if I was going to move to Bristol. Bemmie, Southville, Ashton, Totterdown. Easy access (walking) to Ashton Court, city centre, Clifton, BS3 2EJ… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: I would choose Bedminster area if I was going to move to Bristol. Bemmie, Southville, Ashton, Totterdown. Easy access (walking) to Ashton Court, city centre, Clifton, BS3 2EJ… How's the cycling country near there? (Serious question, it's a major consideration) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, SecretSam said: How's the cycling country near there? (Serious question, it's a major consideration) I don’t know to be honest, I don’t have a bike but it’s level access to most areas and there is the area around Ashton Court and under the bridge to Abbots Leigh/ Avonmouth (?). Probably cycle to Bath on the cycle path, there’s quite a network now I’m sure someone on here would know. my mum used to cycle to Clevedon from Knowle in 1940s? Edited September 4, 2023 by exAtyeoMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: I don’t know to be honest, I don’t have a bike but it’s level access to most areas and there is the area around Ashton Court and under the bridge to Abbots Leigh/ Avonmouth (?). Probably cycle to Bath on the cycle path, there’s quite a network now I’m sure someone on here would know. my mum used to cycle to Clevedon from Knowle in 1940s? Thanks - it's the hills I am after! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Thanks - it's the hills I am after! I was thinking more of access to those hills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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