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4.54

Average location score

Excellent

65%

Very Good

26%

Average

7%

Disappointing

1%

Very poor

1%

Best places to live in South West England

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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The Gorge, EX1

By Fresh

4.81

(38 reviews)

Studios

1st

Ranked 1st out of 76 in South West England

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Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

4.60

(274 reviews)

£1,330-£2,475 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 76 in South West England

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

4.59

(234 reviews)

£1,190-£1,800 pcm

1, 2 beds

3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 76 in South West England

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Raleigh Holt, EX31

By David Wilson Homes

4.48

(5 reviews)

4th

Ranked 4th out of 76 in South West England

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Somerbrook, SN15

By Stonewood Partnerships

4.47

(15 reviews)

5th

Ranked 5th out of 76 in South West England

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Featured developments in South West England

Latest Reviews in South West England

1971 total reviews

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Recommended

C Chambers (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Dec 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Parking is a slight issue, bin collections are once a week and antisocial behavior is noticable from the train station nearby.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have answered and noted every enquiry that was raised.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The hearing doesn't really need to go on in the winter.

5

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5

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5

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5

Value

5

Management


Nice building very well laid out

Ryan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Dec 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Sainsburys is around the corner which is good however everything else is a short walk away which isn't too bad either.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very good they care and always are willing to help

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing more that I can think of everything was explained well to me on arrival.

5

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5

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5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


Amazing apartments

Shanice B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Dec 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in Box makers yard is central to everything!!! 10 minutes to Cabot shopping center /broadmead, restaurants/ bars. Main bus route covering all over Bristol. Temple meads train station 5 minute walk. Lovely cafe/ bakery, sainsbury directly underneath property for your convenience!!!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any problem or repairs have been rectified As soon possible

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Outside parking is a issue with double yellow lines..

5

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5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


Best modern place to live in Bristol

J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Box Makers Yard, BS2

Dec 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great area for socialising with events and places near by it’s a great spot for convenience. It can be noisy outside depending what side of the building you are facing or situated.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

24/7 on call service. It’s what stands box makers yard apart.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

No comments to add as I knew everything I needed to before moving in

5

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5

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5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


Excellent

SW (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spring Wharf, BA2

Dec 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location near the train station and bus stop with frequent services, easy to commute to the city centre.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management team has always responded promptly to any issues, addressing the maintenance problems efficiently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The gym could be slightly bigger with more equipment.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


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