🏙️United Kingdom
Bristol
Bristol offers creative opportunities and quality of life - complete guide to Southwest England's cultural hub.
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Population
707,000
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Creative and tech hub with maritime charm
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Country
United Kingdom
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Air Quality
Moderate
Creative hub with maritime heritage and growing tech sector in Southwest England
Quick stats
Cost Index
74/100
Rent (1BR center)
£1,100–2,000/month
Median Salary
£28,000–48,000 gross
Internet
150–300 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe
Transport
Buses, trains, cycling
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
HarboursideCliftonRedlandSouthvilleStokes CroftMontpelier
Key Sectors
CreativeAerospaceTechMediaFinanceTourism
✓ Advantages
- •Vibrant creative and arts scene
- •Growing tech and aerospace sectors
- •Beautiful historic harbor area
- •Good quality of life
- •Close to countryside and coast
- •Strong environmental consciousness
! Considerations
- •Higher costs than northern cities
- •Limited public transport options
- •Smaller job market
- •Traffic congestion issues
Bristol FAQs
Good for creative careers?
Excellent - strong arts scene, creative agencies, and growing media sector with supportive community.
Quality of life vs career opportunities?
Great quality of life and work-life balance, but fewer high-paying opportunities than London or major cities.
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