Home to one of the UK’s largest urban regeneration projects, Bristol is fast attracting well established & start-up companies to its digital quarter. Already exceeding business growth & job creation targets, the area benefits from significant infrastructure investment, including £21m for transport, cycle & pedestrian access, plus £11m for superfast broadband.
With a fast growing regional airport flying to over 30 countries, a “Super Speed” rail service underway from London to Bristol, (set to cut journey time to 75 minutes), and a new £200m investment for the Citywide MetroBus scheme, Bristol is now a hotspot destination for tourists and International business travellers alike.
Bristol was recently named a “Super City” (HSBC) due to its progressive attitudes towards Digital Communications, Bio-technology and Low Carbon Industries. In 2015 it became the “European Green Capital”, reinforcing its reputation as a leading Sustainable City.
Recent statistics predict a rise in Bristol’s population of 22.1% by 2037 (against 16.2% projection in London), which creates an urgent need to build new homes. Local house prices have increased by 29% over 10 years compared to 16% average across UK. House prices in 2015 rose 7% and 2016 is already showing a 9.5% rise.
As well as a pleather of independent shops, cafes and bars, Bristol has two major shopping Centre’s. Cabot Circus, the £500m retail development won “Best Shopping Centre in Europe” (2008) and is currently the number one retail destination in the South West of England.
Bristol has an impressive heritage and vibrant culture with a well documented historic harbourside setting with rich maritime history. There are numerous museums, theatres, world class cultural & music festivals and well-known tourist attractions like Brunel’s SS Great Britain & Clifton Suspension Bridge.