Big things for Bristol!
Bristol is the regional capital of the South West of England and is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, offering property investment opportunities to rival London. Bristol has been voted the “Best City to live in the UK” and according to the Sunday Time, is a hotspot for investment property.
So what are the reasons for such great investment in Bristol?
Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway
Bristol Temple Meads railway station is the oldest and largest railway station in Bristol. It is an important transport hub for public transport, with bus services to many parts of the city.
Bristol Parkway is 112 miles from London Paddington with average journey times of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is the third-most heavily used station in the West of England.
Bristol International Airport
Bristol International Airport (BIA) has been one of the UK’s major airports in the south-west since in was opened in 1957. The aiport has flights to America, Caribbean, and Africa and is located less than 10 miles from the city centre.
Bristol Temple Quarter
Bristol Temple Quarter is one of the largest urban regeneration projects in the UK and is set right in the centre of Bristol. The area is home to rapidly growing clusters of small and start-up businesses. The 70 hectare site was officially declared open for business by the Chancellor in April 2012, and the project will last for 25 years.
The Bristol Temple Quarter aims to attract 4,000 jobs by 2017 and around 17,000 over the 25 year lifespan of the project.
Junction 21 Enterprise Area
J21EA comprises a number of well-connected development areas to the West of Junction 21 of the M5 Motorway. The area has good transport links, diverse enterprising economy, a highly skilled and motivated talent pool and significant available land and existing premises. There are various opportunities for commercial opportunities at J21EA.
NovaLoca will be keeping up with all new commercial developments in Bristol over the next year so make sure you’re following us on Twitter and Linkedin to keep up with the latest news!
