Student accommodation in Redland, Bristol

As student houses in Bristol, Redland, are so close to the University of Bristol, the area is very popular with students. There is also a buzzing nightlife in Redland which furthers its appeal with the student community.

Redland is a great place to live in Bristol, with lots of bars, pubs, restaurants, and shops to enjoy, as well as convenient transport options. As a result, student houses in Redland, Bristol, are very popular.

Redland is known as the ‘party central’ of the city, as it has such a lively nightlife scene. With plenty of bars and pubs, as well as a large student population in the area, student houses in Bristol, Redland are always in high demand.

Redland is about two kilometres from Bristol city centre. You can get from Redland to the city centre in about twenty minutes on public transport or thirty minutes by foot.

The University of Bristol provides over forty residences in and around the city centre. Typically students will live in these halls during their first year before moving into private student houses in Redland, Bristol, and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

There isn’t one specific area where students choose to live while studying in Bristol, as they are spread across different areas in the city. However, students generally tend to stay in student houses in Redland, Frenchay, Bristol city centre, Clifton, Filton, Fishponds, and Stoke Park.

Many student houses in Redland are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Redland can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Redland are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Bristol.