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Moving to Bristol: the south-west's most-loved city
QuoteMyMove 22 January 2026 7 min read
Hot-air balloons, Banksy, hills, harbours and the country's best independent food scene. Here's how to move to Bristol — and where to land.
Bristol has topped 'best places to live' rankings in The Sunday Times more often than any other city this century. It is, however, a city of hills — your removal partner should know this before quoting.
Bristol moving cost guide
- 1-bed flat: £300–£550
- 2-bed terrace: £450–£800
- 3-bed home: £600–£1,200
- From London (3-bed): £1,300–£2,300
Where to settle
- Clifton — Georgian, gorgeous, and not as expensive as you'd assume
- Bedminster — fast-changing, artistic, family-affordable
- Stokes Croft & Montpelier — creative, street-art heavy, late-night
- Easton — multicultural, foodie, value-for-money
- Long Ashton — village-feel with an easy bus into town
Hills, harbours and parking
Bristol's geography means that two superficially similar streets can have wildly different access. Cobbled hills around Clifton can add 30 minutes to a move and require a smaller van — always send photos of the parking situation to your removal partner before they quote.
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