New homes in Bristol

Looking For New Houses For Sale in Bristol?

The city of Bristol in the southwest is home to renowned cultural and educational institutions, a thriving arts and music scene, and offers fantastic transport links. Said to be the home of graffiti artist Banksy, as well as Wallace and Gromit and the international hot air balloon festival, Bristol is a city with a difference and an artistic one at that! Add to that a huge choice of retail and entertainment options that rival other UK cities and you can see why so many people are looking for new houses for sale in Bristol. 

Things to do in Bristol

From beautiful countryside and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge to fabulous museums and its very own zoo, Bristol has plenty to do and see for families. And when it comes to evening entertainment, those searching for new homes in Bristol are in luck, as the city is well known for its live music scene with a host of bars and clubs to explore.

Shopping is another benefit to Bristol, with Broadmead Shopping Centre and a vibrant harbourside with independent sellers offering something for everyone. There’s a great mix of small independent businesses and high street staples. 

Education in Bristol

Those looking for new homes for sale in Bristol who want to raise their family in the city will be happy to know about the strong emphasis on education. Education in Bristol has a strong focus on science and technology, with the city producing esteemed scientists like Cecil Frank Powell, who won the 1950 Nobel Prize for his work in nuclear processes.

A number of initiatives and strong links with local aerospace companies drive this theme throughout the secondary schools in Bristol, with the second highest number of independent school places in the country.

For higher education, the city is the proud home of the redbrick University of Bristol. Ranked in the top 5% of universities in the world, it attracts some of the brightest young minds in the world. Further out of the city, you’ll also find the University of the West of England. 

Business in Bristol

Bristol has a huge employment base in banking, finance, insurance, and IT services. The latter is particularly popular, with companies such as Hewlett Packard being just one of a number of big companies that have chosen Bristol as their UK base. There are many new and exciting job opportunities near our new build homes in Bristol. 

There is also a large media sector, with plenty of TV and film studios located across the city, including world-famous Aardman Animations – creators of Wallace & Gromit.

Transport in Bristol

Bristol’s transport connections provide excellent access across the UK and further afield for our Bristol houses for sale. The city is connected by road from London to West Wales by the M4 motorway, and also from Birmingham to Exeter by the M5 – so other cultural hubs are never too far.

Bristol also boasts two mainline overground train stations. Bristol Temple Meads - the city’s largest train station - provides high-speed train services to London Paddington as well as other local and regional services in and around Bristol. North of the city is Bristol Parkway, offering high-speed rail services between Cardiff and London, alongside CrossCountry services to Birmingham and the North East. Looking to go further afield? Bristol Airport is conveniently located just over eight miles from the city centre.

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