If you’re looking to make your home in a welcoming community within easy reach of Bristol, then take a look at our selection of new builds in Filton.
Filton is a South Gloucestershire town that sits six miles north of Bristol. It’s an excellent place to live to commute into Bristol or otherwise benefit from what the city has to offer. But Filton is a bustling town in its own right, with excellent shopping, leisure, and schools.
If Filton’s a town you’re interested in, discover our new build homes in Filton.
Enjoy the benefits of living in a flourishing town, but with Bristol a 20-minute journey away
Filton is a bustling town with plenty to offer, from jobs and shopping to sport and some great restaurants and pubs
Nature lovers can enjoy living close to some fantastic countryside, including the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills
Easy access to South Gloucestershire, including Bath and Weston-Super-Mare, with South Wales a short journey away.
Two of Filton’s three primary schools are rated “Good” by Ofsted (the third is yet to be rated), whilst Filton’s two secondaries are also rated “Good”
The University of Bristol is ranked the ninth best university in the UK
WHY FILTON IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Filton offers an excellent quality of life, giving you access to all that Bristol has to offer, yet without losing the perks of living in a welcoming, convenient town. Bristol city centre can be reached in around 20 minutes by car via the Gloucester Road or by numerous bus services, making Filton an excellent base to commute from, but giving you the chance of living outside the city in a more relaxed setting.
Although Filton is touted for its close proximity to Bristol, it’s a thriving town in its own right with plenty to offer its residents. Filton has local and national shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, especially in and around the Shield Retail Centre. Active Nation Filton is a large leisure centre with an Olympic-size swimming pool, whilst golf is on offer at Filton Golf Club. The town is home to many parks, including Elm Park and Monk’s Park. Filton has much in the way of job opportunities, especially in aerospace, which has a long history in the area – the first ever Concorde was manufactured in Filton.
Filton has a range of nurseries and schools, including three primary schools and two local secondaries. Charborough Road Primary School and Shield Road Primary School are both rated as “Good” by Ofsted, whilst newly opened Filton Hill Primary School is awaiting its rating. Both secondaries – Orchard School Bristol and Abbeywood Community School – are also rated as “Good”. The campuses of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, and Bristol University are also a short distance away.
As well as speedy access to Bristol, a home in Filton would allow you to enjoy the surrounding region. You’ll find a range of sites and attractions nearby, including Bristol Zoo Project and Aerospace Bristol Museum, whilst spots like Weston-Super-Mare and Bath are in easy reach, as is South Wales across the Severn Bridge.
Situated in South Gloucestershire, a new home in Filton would also place you in quick reach of some of the UK’s most celebrated landscapes, including Mendip Hills and the Severn Estuary. The world-famous Cotswolds are around a 30-minute drive away, offering rolling hills, picturesque villages, beautiful gardens and plenty more to explore.
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With Bristol a short drive away down the Gloucester Road, or accessed by a variety of bus routes, Filton is popular as a location to commute into the city.
And with the A38 running through the town, you have fast access to the M4 and M5 motorways for easy access to the rest of the UK. Filton Abbey Wood Station has direct rail connections to Bristol, Cardiff and more, with Bristol stations opening up the national rail network. Bristol Airport is around 30 minutes away by car, offering national and international air travel.
Filton is a fantastic town with plenty to offer besides its close proximity to Bristol, including a bustling local community, a thriving town centre, great schools, and access to nature. Browse our range of new builds for sale in Filton at our nearby Wain Homes developments.
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