With a bustling music scene, a plethora of performance venues, numerous lovely pubs and some of the country's most stunning landscapes, Bristol is a popular place to live.
It's the capital of the South West and as a result,
Bristol lettings are always fiercely in demand. The beautiful, vibrant, historic city is perfectly positioned so people can commute to parts of Somerset and Gloucestershire, which attracts people working in the neighbouring towns.
An estimated 433,000 people live in Bristol and it's England's sixth most populous city. It's believed to be over 60,000 years old, and in the 18th century it became a key centre for the triangular slave trade, because of it's location as a major seaport. The city was more affluent than the UK average - in 2004 the GDP per Bristolian was 23,962. That was 40% above the national average, and attracted many people to the affluent city. Even the tourists love Bristol; nine million people visit the city every year, giving the legacy of a thriving tourism industry.
Famous people, who have lived in Bristol, past or present, include J K Rowling, Carol Vorderman and Damien Hirst. Bill Bailey, Jeremy Irons and Cary Grant are famous actors from the city; Massive Attack, Bananarama and Tricky are famous bands also from the area. Even controversial artist Banksy comes from Bristol.
Bristol lettings are particularly popular in Clifton, widely regarded as the nicest place in Bristol that houses a sprinkling of boutique shops, cafs and restaurants. Within walking distance of the University and close to good shops, this is one of the most popular areas of Bristol. You can expect to find a range of detached and semi detached houses, flat conversions in traditional buildings, modern apartment blocks and luxury apartments.
The options for Bristol lettings are as diverse as the socialising options once you've moved to the breathtaking city.
