Redland is the family suburb I recommend most often in Bristol. It sits north of the centre between Clifton and Bishopston, it has the Downs at the top of the hill and the shops and cafes of Chandos Road and Whiteladies Road within walking distance, and it has some of the most popular state schools in the city, which is why most families come here.
The housing is mostly big Victorian terraces and semis, with a lot of the larger houses split into flats. Gardens are normal, driveways rare. It is one of the more expensive suburbs in the city and good houses go within days of being listed.
The catchment lines for the popular schools are tight and move year to year, so check the exact address before you fall for a house.
If the budget does not stretch, Bishopston next door is the usual alternative, and Southville across the river is the one I show when people want more space for the money.
Matthew Duckett · 16 years in property · updated 14 Oct 2026
What it costs to rent in Redland
Every bed count on the same scale. The bar is where most homes list, the dot is the typical asking rent, and the dashed line is the council-wide ONS average that covers every tenancy, old and new.
1-bed Live listings · read 14 Oct 2026 in BS6 6
Almost all 1-beds listed here are flats (19 flats, 2 houses).
The ONS average for all private rents in Bristol, City of, 1-bed, is £1,223 a month (July 2026). Asking rents in BS6 6 sit close to it.
Live listings, read 14 Oct 2026. ONS Price Index of Private Rents, Bristol, City of, July 2026.
2-bed Live listings · read 14 Oct 2026 in BS6 6
Almost all 2-beds listed here are flats (29 flats, 4 houses).
The ONS average for all private rents in Bristol, City of, 2-bed, is £1,541 a month (July 2026). New tenants in BS6 6 pay about 9% more.
Live listings, read 14 Oct 2026. ONS Price Index of Private Rents, Bristol, City of, July 2026.
3-bed Live listings · read 14 Oct 2026 across BS6
Not enough house listings to split out; all 3-beds around Redland (within 499 m) £2,400 (15 listings).
The ONS average for all private rents in Bristol, City of, 3-bed, is £1,755 a month (July 2026). New tenants across BS6 pay about 30% more.
Live listings, read 14 Oct 2026. ONS Price Index of Private Rents, Bristol, City of, July 2026.
Council tax, Band D
Bristol council area, 2026-27. Your band depends on the property, so check it for any address.
MHCLG, 2026-27.
Examples, not recommendations
Nearest schools
Primary
- Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
- Cotham Gardens Primary School
- St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Secondary
- Cotham School
- Redland Green School
- E-Act Montpelier High School
Distances are from our map point for Redland, not from any particular home. A nearby school is not the same as an available place.
Contact the council’s admissions team first. No address needed.
Source: Department for Education register (GIAS), read 8 Sep 2026.
Getting into Bristol Temple Meads
Driving time calculated for a weekday 8am departure, 14 Oct 2026. Cycling and walking times calculated 14 Oct 2026.
Nearest station or stop: Clifton Down (rail), 0.5 km from our map point.
OpenStreetMap, data of 28 Sep 2026.
From Matthew
Redland station is on the Severn Beach line with trains into Temple Meads in around ten minutes, though they are not frequent. Buses run along Whiteladies Road and Gloucester Road into the centre in around twenty minutes. By car the centre is fifteen minutes outside the peaks, and the M32 and Southmead are ten to fifteen minutes north.
What to check in Redland
- Check school admissions distances from the exact address.
- Ask about parking; most streets are residents’ permits.
- On the big Victorian houses check the EPC and the heating bills.
- If it is a converted flat, ask about the service charge and who manages the building.
- Ask how long it has been on the market; the good ones go fast.
Which part of Redland fits your work, budget and schools is what I work out in your Blueprint.
Your Blueprint is drawn up around your job, your budget, your household and your arrival date. Delivered within one working day of us having everything we need.
Some of the areas we know well
Other areas we know in Bristol
Not a ranking: which area fits depends on your work, budget and household.
Questions people ask about Redland
How much is rent in Redland?
Most 2-beds listed in Redland are flats, so this is the flat figure. A 2-bed flat in BS6 6 has a typical asking rent of £1,655 a month, from 29 live flat listings read 14 Oct 2026. Most list between £1,400 and £1,950.
What is council tax in Redland?
Band D council tax in the Bristol council area is £2,714 a year for 2026-27 (MHCLG). Your band depends on the property.
How long does it take to get from Redland to Bristol Temple Meads?
About 15 minutes by car, calculated for a weekday 8am departure on 14 Oct 2026.
Which council covers Redland?
Redland (BS6) is in the Bristol council area.