The Coloured Terraces
Totterdown’s famous painted houses, prized by tenants and photographed by guests.
Property and Airbnb Management in Totterdown
Totterdown’s rainbow terraces overlook the city from above Temple Meads, putting tenants and guests ten minutes from the station on foot. We manage lettings and short lets across Totterdown so your property stays busy and earns well.
Expert Property Management in Totterdown
Minutes from Temple Meads and the growing Temple Quarter, with independent cafes along Wells Road and views across the city, Totterdown is loved by professionals and guests alike. We manage your Totterdown property end to end, long let or short let, so it performs. The nightly rate and booked share figures below are our August 2026 reading of live Totterdown short let data, from the same in house tracking behind THE BRISTOL SHORT LET INDEX.
5%
Average Rental Yield£330k
Average Property Value£110
Professional Median Nightly Rate39%
Of Totterdown Nights Booked, Next 30 Days
Why Totterdown Performs So Well for Landlords
A walk to the station, postcard streets and the biggest regeneration project in the city next door give Totterdown demand from every direction.
Temple Meads on Foot
Ten minutes downhill puts tenants on a train to London or Cardiff, which keeps professional demand for Totterdown constant.
Temple Quarter Next Door
The regeneration of Temple Quarter and the new university campus are bringing thousands of jobs and students to Totterdown’s doorstep.
Streets Guests Photograph
The coloured terraces are one of Bristol’s most recognisable views, and short let guests actively seek them out.
An Independent High Street
Wells Road and the Bath Road fringe carry the cafes, bakeries and bars that make tenants want to stay put.
Full Service Management for Totterdown Owners
From long lets to short stays, one local team handles everything so your Totterdown property stays let, maintained and compliant.
Airbnb and Short Let
Listing, pricing and guest care that make the most of Totterdown’s views and its walk to the station.
Long Term Lettings
Tenant find, referencing and full management for the professionals and couples who choose Totterdown.
Pricing and Revenue
Dynamic pricing and local market analysis that maximise your Totterdown rental income.
Maintenance and Repairs
Trusted local tradespeople and a round the clock line keep your property in great condition.
Guest and Tenant Care
Responsive support that keeps tenants settled and short let guests reviewing well.
Reporting and Compliance
Clear monthly statements plus full safety and legal compliance, all handled for you.
Property Types We Manage in Totterdown
We manage the coloured terraces, family homes and flats that make up Totterdown.
Victorian Family Homes
Solid period houses on the quieter streets, ideal for couples and young families.
Flats and Conversions
Converted period properties and modern flats popular with Temple Meads commuters.
Modern Apartments
Newer builds towards Bath Road and the river that suit professionals working in Temple Quarter.
Our Reviews
“I can honestly say the level of service and attention to detail is at the highest possible level.”
JenniferWe’re rated 
on Trustpilot
“A really responsive and helpful team who work hard to keep guests and tenants both happy and comfortable during their stay.”
Kweku“I’ve been in business 20 years and had experience with many agents. UpgradedPM are one of the top.”
Sandra“They not only made the place more efficient and scalable, but also appealed to a wider range of guests.”
JenniferTotterdown Property Management FAQs
Quick answers for Totterdown landlords weighing up lettings and short lets.
Still have questions? Get in touch
It sits ten minutes on foot from Temple Meads, next to the Temple Quarter regeneration, with some of the most photographed streets in Bristol. That mix keeps both long term tenants and short let guests coming.
Yes, and Totterdown suits short lets particularly well. Guests love the views and the walk to the station, and we handle the listing, pricing, guests and cleaning throughout.
Professionals commuting from Temple Meads, couples drawn to the cafes and views, and increasingly people connected to the growing Temple Quarter. Demand is broad and consistent.
Rents hold firm thanks to the location and the area’s character, and short lets can earn more again. For a precise figure on your property, our free valuation takes about two minutes.
All of Totterdown, from the coloured terraces above the railway to Wells Road, Knowle borders and the Bath Road fringe. Wherever your property sits, we can manage it.
It already is. The new campus and the jobs that follow are lifting demand for homes within walking distance, and Totterdown sits closer than almost anywhere.
Totterdown is a settled residential area with a strong community and it is generally considered safe. As with any inner city neighbourhood, normal awareness applies, but the streets of painted houses are family homes first and foremost.
The rainbow houses on the hill. Steep streets, big views, an independent streak along Wells Road and Victoria Park at the bottom. Temple Meads is around a fifteen minute walk, which makes it far handier than most people realise.
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