Modern Knowle West has an area of approximately 1.26 square miles (3.3 km2), located on a plateau about 215 feet (66 m) above sea level, south of the centre of Bristol, between the districts of Knowle on the east, Whitchurch Park and Hengrove to the south, Hartcliffe and Bishopsworth to the west and Bedminster and
Is Knowle nice place to live?
Knowle is a beautiful village in the Solihull area. Home to just 11,000 residents, it is a modest place suitable for those who love the quiet life. It’s got good connections to other parts of the Midlands, with many choosing to live in Knowle and commute elsewhere for work.
What does Knowle mean?
a small hill
The name Knowle is derived from the Saxon ‘Cnolle’ which means a small hill. It appears in documents as ‘Gnolle’ ‘Knolle’, ‘Knole’ and ‘Knoll’ before the present spelling became standard from about the mid-19th century.
What county is Knowle Bristol?
Bristol
Knowle, Bristol
| Knowle | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | ST603707 |
| Unitary authority | Bristol |
| Ceremonial county | Bristol |
| Region | South West |
What county is Knowle?
West Midlands
Knowle, West Midlands
| Knowle | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan borough | Solihull |
| Metropolitan county | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
Does Knowle have a train station?
The nearest train station is Staines station situated between Kingston Road and Gresham Road. Oyster cards cannot be used at this station as it is outside of the London Zones. It is 0.6 miles from the Knowle Green base. It is serviced by the London Waterloo-Reading and London Waterloo-Windsor & Eton Riverside lines.
Is the hedge house in Knowle still for sale?
The £3.5 houses for sale in Knowle. Yet despite being designed by top architect David Sheppard, being situated in one of the West Midlands’ most desirable villages, and having top class eco credentials, it remains on the market.
Is Knowle West Rough?
Knowle West in south Bristol is one of our city’s poorest areas.
What was Bristol originally called?
Bristol began life as a town called Brigg stow, which means the meeting place at the bridge in the old Saxon language. The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051.
Why is Bristol called Bristol?
The current name “Bristol” derives from the Old English form Brycgstow, which is typically etymologised as ‘place at the bridge’.
What postcode is Knowle West?
BS4
Historically in Somerset, most of the area is coterminous with the Filwood ward of Bristol City Council, although a small part of the estate lies within Knowle ward to the east. To the west are Bishopsworth and Hartcliffe.
| Knowle West | |
|---|---|
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS4 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
Why is fishponds in Bristol called fishponds?
The name Fishponds derives from when it was a quarry district, like nearby Soundwell. The empty quarries became large fishponds, which have since been filled in. One remained until the mid-1970s, when it was officially closed: a popular swimming area named “The Lido” by locals.
What postcode is Knowle Bristol?
Postcodes in Knowle, Bristol, City of Unitary Authority
| Postcode | Latitude | Easting |
|---|---|---|
| BS3 5BX | 51.437632 | 360058 |
| BS3 5DJ | 51.433424 | 359302 |
| BS3 5DU | 51.435915 | 359807 |
| BS3 5DX | 51.43548 | 359760 |
Is Solihull posh?
Solihull is often seen as a ‘posh’ area amongst those living and working in the surrounding areas. This is due to the relatively high house prices, plentiful amenities, excellent schools, and the generally nice atmosphere of the leafy suburbs. Solihull is a great place to settle down, live and work.
Is Balsall Common in Solihull or Coventry?
Balsall Common is a large village in the Solihull borough, within the West Midlands. Largely a commuter settlement serving the region’s other towns, it has a population of 6,300.
What is Knowle known for?
The village is rich in history, having started its life as Knowle Manor with a farm and cottages. In 1850 the estate was purchased by the county for the building of a psychiatric hospital. The hospital buildings were within well landscaped grounds which covered an area of over 100 acres.
What number Bus goes to Knowle?
Which Bus lines stop near Knowle? These Bus lines stop near Knowle: 88, 88A, A7, A8.
How many people live in Knowle?
11,276
Population
| Name | Status | Population Census 2011-03-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle | Ward | 10,678 |
| Knowle 11,276 Population [2020] – Estimate 16.77 km² Area 672.4/km² Population Density [2020] 0.59% Annual Population Change [2011 → 2020] | ||
| West Midlands | Region | 5,601,847 |
What number Bus goes from Solihull to Knowle?
These Bus lines stop near S3 solihull Town Centre To Knowle: 4, 49, 72, X12, X2.
Who owns Knowle House?
Kingfisher Resorts Studland Limited
Kingfisher is a joint venture between the Armstrong and the founding members of Kingfisher, who have a long track record in both UK and European luxury hotels and resorts. The teams have previously worked together on the UNA St Ives project.
Is Knowle West up and coming?
Other current projects in Knowle West
Construction will be in 2022, due for completion in 2023.