A guide to living in South West England
Average location score
Excellent
65%
Very Good
26%
Average
7%
Disappointing
1%
Very poor
1%
Best places to live in South West England
How is ranking calculated?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
Ranked 1st out of 76 in South West England
Box Makers Yard, BS2
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.60
(274 reviews)
£1,330-£2,475 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 76 in South West England
Spring Wharf, BA2
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
4.59
(234 reviews)
£1,190-£1,800 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 76 in South West England
Raleigh Holt, EX31
By David Wilson Homes
4.48
(5 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 76 in South West England
Somerbrook, SN15
By Stonewood Partnerships
4.47
(15 reviews)
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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C Chambers (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Box Makers Yard, BS2
Dec 2024
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.
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Ryan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Box Makers Yard, BS2
Dec 2024
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.
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Shanice B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Box Makers Yard, BS2
Dec 2024
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..
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J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Box Makers Yard, BS2
Dec 2024
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
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SW (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Spring Wharf, BA2
Dec 2024
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.
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