Hillfields is an inner‑suburban ward of Bristol, lying to the east of the city centre. Predominantly residential, it comprises a mix of Victorian terraces, 20th‑century council housing and some more recent infill, reflecting its growth from farmland during Bristol’s 19th‑century expansion. The area is compact and well placed for commuting into the centre, with local parks and community green spaces that punctuate the housing.
Socially and culturally Hillfields is diverse, home to long‑standing families and newer arrivals; a range of small independent shops, faith centres and active residents’ groups give the neighbourhood a strong local identity. Economically it’s mixed - retail, local services and light industry sit alongside areas that have seen regeneration efforts to tackle deprivation - and many residents point to a resilient community spirit despite ongoing challenges around investment and housing.
Postcode districts covering Hillfields
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 3.5 miles
- Newport 20.4 miles
- Bath 9.5 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 20 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 1 mile
- Stroud 22.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 24.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 24.8 miles
- Trowbridge 17.3 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 7.3 miles
- Chippenham 17.5 miles
- Yate 6.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eastville Ward 0.8 miles
- St. George Central Ward 0.8 miles
- Frome Vale Ward 0.9 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds Built-up area 1 mile
- Staple Hill & Mangotsfield Ward 1.3 miles
- St. George West Ward 1.3 miles
- New Cheltenham Ward 1.3 miles
- Frenchay & Downend Ward 1.4 miles
- St. George Troopers Hill Ward 1.5 miles
- Easton Ward 1.6 miles
- Downend and Bromley Heath Parish 1.6 miles
- Woodstock Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Hillfields
BS16 5BT, BS16 4BS, BS16 3LY, BS15 1LX, BS16 4DG, BS16 3EP, BS15 1QD, BS16 3RA, BS16 3NU … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 10.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 35.6 miles
- Stapleton Road Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Lawrence Hill Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Hillfields Ad
- Number 38 Clifton 3.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 2.8 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 3.3 miles
- Artist Residence Bristol 2.7 miles
- Moxy Bristol 4 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton 4 2.2 miles
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 3.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre 4 2.9 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre 4 2.8 miles
- The Bristol Hotel 4 3.5 miles
Schools in Hillfields
- Briarwood School Special
- Chester Park Infant School Primary
- Minerva Primary Academy Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- College Road Allotments Gardens 0.9 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 1 mile
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 2.8 miles
- University of Bristol University 3.5 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 3.9 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 4.7 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 6.7 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 8.7 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 9.3 miles