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Where to Live in Bristol
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Bristol is England's largest city for culture, employment, and education which means this city has a place for you. Built on sprawling hills, this beautiful and inspiring city is the United Kingdom's 8th largest city. Here, you will find the warmest temperature and sunniest weather in all of Britain. Bristol is also known for its music and film industries and will have something to offer all who chose to take up residence here.
Southville is located on the south bank of the River of Avon and is home to the nationally renowned Tobacco Factory, a favourite hotspot for tourists and locals. Many houses here were built in the 19th and 20th centuries making the landscape unique to its area. Bristol City Centre is only a 10 to 15 minute walk with Meads Station approximately 20 minutes to the East. Southville will offer you reasonable housing and is a good location for young families. Median housing prices will near £197,475 and local parking will cost you around £50.00 per month.
Redland, a suburb with tree lined streets located between Clifton, Cotham, and Bishopton. This area has become a popular student accommodation area with excellent transportation, Redland Railway. Bars, restaurants, and shopping make this another great location in Bristol. Median house prices here are £319,950 with parking costs of £100.00.
Clifton another suburb of Bristol is located just west of the city centre. As one of the oldest and most affluent areas, housing is quite expensive but has beautiful views especially those of the suspension bridge. Shops and restaurants are located throughout the village which makes it a great spot for those who want entertainment at their fingertips. Clifton is served by Clifton Down railway station in additional to the many bus stops located throughout the area. You will find the median home prices to be near £277, 500 and parking averaging £100.00
Stoke Bishop, a medium sized village located North West of Bristol's city centre, is a great place to be. There may not be as many pubs, restaurants, and shopping as other areas near the city centre, but it is certainly a place to relax and enjoy a bit of the quiet life. There are student accommodations here making the population vary depending on the time of year and you can expect the median home price to be close to £310,000 with additional cost of parking at £100.00 per month.
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Article Submitted On: September 28, 2009
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