Student Accommodation in Ashley Down

Student housing in Ashley Down, sorted

Ashley Down is the calmer end of north Bristol: residential streets, its own train station and Gloucester Road on the doorstep. Finding a room here is straightforward on Housr. Filter student housing in Ashley Down by weekly price, bedrooms and bathrooms, move between list, tile and map views, and book a viewing with one short form.

It suits students who want space and quiet but still want the shops, cafes and buses of Gloucester Road a few minutes away.

What's around Ashley Down

The County Ground on Nevil Road is the local landmark, home to Gloucestershire County Cricket and a decent way to spend a summer afternoon before exams hit. St Andrews Park, just to the south, is the green space students actually use, with a cafe and plenty of room to do nothing productive.

The real draw is Gloucester Road on the western edge: one of the longest runs of independent shops, cafes and pubs in the UK, so your food shop, coffee and pint are all within a short walk and rarely from a chain.

Getting around

The big recent change is Ashley Down station, which opened in September 2024 and puts you on the rail line for quick trips to Bristol Temple Meads and north towards Filton. On the road, Gloucester Road carries First Bus routes including the 70, 71, 72, 73 and 75, running south into the centre and north towards UWE and Cribbs Causeway.

Universities near Ashley Down

UWE's Frenchay Campus is the more convenient of the two from here, reachable on the 70 or 71 up Filton Avenue or by rail towards Filton. The University of Bristol is south, around a 25 to 30 minute walk down through Stokes Croft or a short bus ride. See student housing near UWE Bristol or near the University of Bristol.

Accommodation in Ashley Down

Ashley Down is mostly residential terraces and semis, which makes it good for medium and larger house shares with a bit more breathing room than the central areas. Filter on Housr by weekly price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or narrow to single rooms and studios. If Ashley Down student properties don’t take your fancy, check out nearby Cotham or Stokes Croft.

Bills, sorted

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