Price changed to £550,000
May 20, 2025
Listed for £580,000
March 26, 2025
Sold for £235,000
2018
Sold for £38,000
1997
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Filton & Bristol: An Economic Powerhouse
Filton is a key northern district of Bristol, forming an integral part of this major city, the capital of South West England, located approximately 120 miles west of London and 45 miles east of Cardiff. Bristol’s population stands at around 465,000, with over 1 million people within a 45-minute drive.
Filton benefits from Bristol’s academic resources, including the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE), which together accommodate over 57,000 students.
The University of the West of England (UWE) is expanding its Frenchay Campus in Filton, near 806 Filton Avenue, with significant developments to its infrastructure. Originally spanning 80 acres (32 hectares) since its opening in 1975, the campus grew by an additional 70 acres (28 hectares) in 2008 through the acquisition of adjacent Hewlett-Packard land, bringing its total size to 150 acres (60 hectares). Recent investments include a £200 million, 10,000-square-meter Engineering Building completed in 2020, supporting over 1,600 students in advanced engineering and technology disciplines. These enhancements, accommodating UWE’s 30,000+ students, drive demand for nearby student HMOs like this property within Bristol.
Filton features a strong economy, with prominent employers such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce generating employment and innovation within Filton. Filton is supported by efficient transport connections to Bristol like Filton Abbey Wood station, which integrate it with the wider city.
Within 6 miles of Filton and North Bristol, major employers include Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN Aerospace, BAE Systems, MOD Abbey Wood (14,000 employees), NHS Trust Southmead Hospital, Royal Mail Bristol Mail Centre, and Amazon’s Severn Beach Distribution Centre, reinforcing the area’s economic significance within Bristol.
Filton aligns with Bristol’s cultural profile—designated European Green Capital in 2015 and shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2025—attracting students and young professionals. This, combined with Filton’s economic stability and access to Bristol’s expanding tech and financial sectors, positions it as a strategic location for HMO investment within the city.