According to data by leading removals comparison website, Compare My Move, Bristol is among the top 5 city in the UK were residents who decide to change properties and move somewhere else within the city.
A recent study by the company showed a 41.3% increase in people looking for Small Move and Man and Van services in the UK between December 2023 and February 2024. They also revealed the UK cities with the highest mover retention rates in 2023.
Overall, Sheffield ranked first (53.8%), followed by London (51.8%), Glasgow (51.7%) and Liverpool (49%).
Bristol ranked fifth with a mover retention of 48.5%, nearly 1% higher than the UK average of 47.5%.
Bristol is one of the most sought after areas in the south of England due to its wealth of history and culture, employment opportunities, independent businesses and entertainment. The average cost of a property is £276,751, with the average rent at £1,093 per month, and the average cost to move house in Bristol is £892.78.
Take a look below to see the five best areas to move to in Bristol according to Compare My Move - including house prices and average monthly rental price.
1. Clifton
First on the list, is Clifton, one of the most picturesque and sought-after areas to live in the whole of Bristol. It's home to incredible Georgian architecture, the Clifton observatory and the Suspension Bridge, to name a few. It's the most expensive location on the list with properties priced at £712,890 on average and rent £1,265 per month on average. Photo: Paul Harrop via Wikimedia Commons
2. Montpelier
Second on the list is Montpelier, a colourful and eclectic community of creative and bohemian people and home to plenty of Grade-II listed Georgian terraces, independent cafes, restaurants and shops. Prices are considerably cheaper than Clifton with the average property price at £388,245 and monthly rent at an average of £974. Photo: Jaggery via Wikimedia Commons
3. Totterdown
Third on the list is Totterdown, an artsy and creative neighbourhood with many Victorian and Edwardian houses painted in bright colours. It was built in the 19th century around the railway industry, has narrow streets and houses are often older and smaller than those in nearby areas. It's the most affordable area in the list with the average property price at £207,500, and the average rent is £1,010 per month. Photo: David Howard via Wikimedia Commons
4. Southville
Fourth on the list is Southville, an area that went unnoticed until its regeneration in the early 1990s when the tobacco factory reopened as a theatre and arts hub. It's home to a range of independent shops, bars and restaurants and only a short walk away from the harbour. Properties are priced at £381, 746 on average and monthly rent is £925 on average. Photo: David Howard via Wikimedia Commons