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Bristol, United Kingdom City Intelligence

Bristol is a compact South-West English metro with a strong creative-industries and aerospace mix, often considered for relocation by remote workers and families. Bristol is a western europe city of about ~0.7M metro in United Kingdom. On the composite city-intelligence score, Bristol sits around the indexed median (76/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~0.7M metro
View of Bristol, United Kingdom

Image credit: Image: Bleff / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

76/100

Use the Bristol profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence alongside other mid-size UK cities.

Overall76/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality76/100
Energy74/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

76/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Bristol data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Bristol city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score76/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living70/100Bristol's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality76/100Bristol's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy74/100Bristol's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety75/100Bristol's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed75/100Bristol's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk74/100Bristol's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience74/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety80/100
Low crime83/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety78/100

Bristol ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life82/100
Healthcare87/100
Education87/100
Green space79/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility73/100

Bristol has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness82/100
Education87/100
Green space79/100
Overall safety80/100

Bristol scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability80/100
Walkability88/100
Cycling70/100
Infrastructure90/100

Bristol is very high for remote workers (80/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle51/100

Bristol is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Bristol

Local public safety guidance for Bristol, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
United Kingdom emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Universal emergency99924/7999 is the primary UK emergency number; 112 also connects to the same service from any phone.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Bristol, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the United Kingdom emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Bristol

Healthcare context for Bristol, with national-level information from United Kingdom where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Bristol, see the United Kingdom healthcare profile.

Official hospital registry

Find a hospital — NHS

NHS England service finder for locating hospitals and other NHS services by postcode.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Bristol

Local mobility context for Bristol, with national-level context from United Kingdom where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Bristol, see the United Kingdom transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Bristol. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Bristol

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Bristol will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Bristol air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution

  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Bristol drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Bristol

Is Bristol worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Mendip Hills, Sand Point.

Is Bristol good for families?

Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Bristol affordable?

More affordable than average; about £1,470/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Bristol?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Bristol's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, technology.

What is the climate in Bristol?

An oceanic climate, averaging about 10.3°C.

Does Bristol have universities?

Higher education is strong (74/100).

What is healthcare like in Bristol?

Healthcare access is strong (73/100).

Is Bristol good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).

What nature is near Bristol?

Within ~170 km: Mendip Hills, Sand Point.

Related comparisons

Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.

Explore Bristol modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Bristol

Bristol's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Bristol

Bristol's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Bristol

Bristol's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Bristol

Bristol's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Bristol

Bristol's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Bristol

Bristol's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Bristol

Cost of living estimates for Bristol — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Bristol

Climate profile for Bristol — Oceanic climate, annual average 10.3°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Bristol

Economy and jobs profile for Bristol — tourism economy, economy score 78/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Bristol

Education profile for Bristol — student city, education score 73/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Bristol

Healthcare and retirement profile for Bristol — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 73/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Arrival planning guide for Bristol

Practical arrival planning context for Bristol — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.

Neighborhood planning guide for Bristol

Structured neighborhood research checklist for Bristol — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, arrival planning, and budgeting tools. Not a real-estate, rental, or safety-ranking service.

Moving to Bristol planning guide

Structured relocation research checklist for Bristol — links into country context, arrival planning, neighborhood research, cost tools, healthcare, public safety, and transport. Not immigration, visa, tax, legal, financial, medical, or property advice.

Visual guide to Bristol

Source-attributed visual context for Bristol using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Bristol

Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Bristol — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Bristol

Weekend trip planning checklist for Bristol — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Bristol

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Bristol

Estimate a monthly budget for Bristol using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Bristol

Plan a trip budget for Bristol using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Bristol

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Bristol. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Bath, United Kingdom

Nearby city · about 18 km from Bristol. Explore Bath's city intelligence profile.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Coastal cluster · about 104 km from Bristol. Explore Exeter's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Bristol — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Bristol — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Bristol FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Bristol, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Bristol

Is Bristol worth visiting?

Bristol has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Mendip Hills, Sand Point and Chew Valley Lake within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Bristol?

Bristol has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Bristol?

A single resident of Bristol spends roughly £1,470 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near £784. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the United Kingdom. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Bristol?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Bristol is very high for remote workers (80/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Bristol?

Bristol's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Bristol has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and technology.

Is Bristol good for digital nomads and remote work?

Bristol offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.

What are the education options in Bristol?

Bristol is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Law and Social Sciences.

Is Bristol a good place to study?

Bristol offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Bristol?

Bristol has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 73/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Bristol a good place to retire?

Bristol offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Bristol?

Bristol has an oceanic climate, averaging about 10.3°C annually with roughly 1100 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.

Is Bristol a safe place to live?

Bristol ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Bristol?

Bristol indexes a walkability score of 88 and a cycling score of 70 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Bristol?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Bristol include Mendip Hills, Sand Point and Chew Valley Lake. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Bristol good for families?

Bristol scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Bristol?

Bristol rates 51/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 79/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Mendip Hills, Sand Point and Chew Valley Lake supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Bristol profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level intelligence alongside other mid-size UK cities. Its standout dimensions are air quality (76/100) and safety (75/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (70/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the United Kingdom country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Bristol appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.