Sitting a little further out from the central areas, Bishopston offers good value accommodation. The houses tend to be a mix of characterful Victorian terraces and 20th Century semi-detached houses along with a fair share of flats.
Being in close proximity to Gloucester Road Bishopston is a lively place to live and proves popular with students and families.
Shoppers’ Paradise: Gloucester Road in Bishopston
Gloucester Road itself has a proud heritage of independent shops and, so it is claimed, has the record for the largest number of independent traders on one street in the UK. This is a fabulous draw for those who like a local feel to their neighbourhood. You can find out more about Gloucester road at www.lovegloucesterroad.org.uk
Local’s tip
The Bread Store is the place to go to on a Saturday morning, but its popularity means there is a lengthy queue!
Dine out in Bishopston
If you like to eat out there is an abundance of choice, with food from many cultures, including for instance Italian, Indian and even Vietnamese.
For budding chefs at home, too, there are some interesting possibilities with more than one speciality oriental supermarket nearby to supply those authentic ingredients.
As Bishipston is bisected by this major arterial road, getting around isn’t a problem. Buses frequently run up and down the road and there is a quick route up to the M5 and across to the M32 by car. The small train stations of Montpellier and Redland are also nearby which provide access to Temple Meads.
For the kids
If you have children, there are a handful of primary schools in the area and depending on which end of Bishopston you live in, either Redland Green or The Orchid secondary schools may be an option. There are one or two green spaces with play facilities and Horfield Leisure Centre is nearby with a council run swimming pool and other facilities.
Away from Gloucester Road, Kellaway Avenue has a range of shops and is also a good link road to Redland and Henleaze.
Anyone for Cricket?
Perhaps Bishopston’s most unique feature is the County Cricket Ground, which for cricket fans is a treat on the doorstep. As well as being the home of Gloucestershire it occasionally hosts England Internationals. You will also find Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium a little further up the road.
So Bishopston is a diverse thriving place: popular with students, good for families and an all round stimulating part of town to live. It has good value accommodation from studios and flats all the way up to substantial houses. If you want to find a residential letting in Bishopston or you have properties to rent out contact Gough Quarters today!
