Bristol24/7 Student Guide 2020: Student areas

City centre
A great choice for UWE Bristol and University of Bristol students, with great connections to each campus, you’ll have everything on your doorstep here – so expect prices to be higher to reflect this. Often suited to those happy living in smaller spaces.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 80-90, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 20-30

.   Glenside: Walk: 60-70, Cycle: 20-25, Bus: 25-35

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 40-50, Cycle: 10-15, Bus: 15-20

• University of Bristol: Walk: 10, Cycle: 5, Bus: 10

Gloucester Road/Bishopston/St Andrew’s
More affordable than the city centre, you’re more likely to find houses with access to outdoor space here than in the city centre. St Andrew’s Park nearby provides plenty of space for those who prefer the outdoors and the area is full of independent shops, cafes, and bars.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 50, Cycle: 15-20, Bus: 20-30

.   Glenside: Walk: 50, Cycle: 20, Bus: 30-40

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 90, Cycle: 25, Bus: 30-40

• University of Bristol: Walk: 45, Cycle: 15, Bus: 20

St Andrew’s Park is located next to Gloucester Road. Photo: Lowie Trevena

Redland
Popular with University of Bristol students, this part of the city can be a bit more expensive, but it’s within perfect cycling, and sometimes walking, distance of the University of Bristol’s campuses. Close to Whiteladies Road and Gloucester Road, you’ll never be short of things to do.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 80, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 35-45

.   Glenside: Walk: 75, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 60

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 60, Cycle: 25, Bus: 35-40

• University of Bristol: Walk: 20-30, Cycle: 5-10, Bus: 15-20

Horfield
This area is popular with UWE Bristol students for its affordable rent and its proximity to both Frenchay Campus and Gloucester Road.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 45-50, Cycle: 15-20, Bus: 20

.   Glenside: Walk: 60, Cycle: 20-25, Bus: 35-40

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 90, Cycle: 30, Bus: 40-50

• University of Bristol: Walk: 50-60, Cycle: 15-20, Bus: 25-35

Montpelier, St Paul’s, Stokes Croft
Popular with University of Bristol and UWE Bristol students alike, Stokes Croft is known as Bristol’s cultural quarter for a reason. With street art around every corner, including from the likes of Banksy, this is for the students who want to see the arty side of Bristol.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 70-80, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 20-25

.   Glenside: Walk: 50-60, Cycle: 20, Bus: 25-30

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 60, Cycle: 15-20, Bus: 25-30

• University of Bristol: Walk: 20-30, Cycle: 10-15, Bus: 20-25

Picton Street in Montpelier. Photo: Bristol24/7

Cotham
Sandwiched between Gloucester Road and Whiteladies Road, Cotham is a leafy residential area with easy access to the shops.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 80, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 25-35

.   Glenside: Walk: 60-70, Cycle: 20-25, Bus: 35-45

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 60, Cycle: 20, Bus: 30-40

• University of Bristol: Walk: 20, Cycle: 10, Bus: 15-25

Clifton
This convenient location is surrounded by independent boutiques and picturesque amenities – but be prepared to spend a substantial amount on rent.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.   Frenchay: Walk: 100, Cycle: 35-40, Bus: 35-45

.   Glenside: Walk: 90-100, Cycle: 30-35, Bus: 60

.   Bower Ashton: Walk:, Cycle:, Bus: 45-55

• University of Bristol: Walk: 15, Cycle: 5, Bus: 5-10

A lovely place to live with high rent prices to match. Photo: Martin Booth

Fishponds
Great for UWE Bristol students studying at Glenside Campus and surrounded by green space, this suburb has great access to supermarkets. Located on the route of the Bristol and Bath cycle path – perfect if you want to take your adventures further afield.

Time (mins) from:

• UWE Bristol

.  Frenchay: Walk: 40-45, Cycle: 15, Bus: 15-20

.   Glenside: Walk: 10-20, Cycle: 5-10, Bus: 10

.   Bower Ashton: Walk: 120, Cycle: 30-35, Bus: 50-60

• University of Bristol: Walk: 90, Cycle: 25-30, Bus: 45-50

Main photo: Martin Booth

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