Highridge is a ward in the suburb of Bishopsworth at the extreme south-west of the City but less than 4 miles to the City Centre. The immediate area has local shops, pubs, library and swimming pool, children’s play area and primary school with Morrison’s supermarket nearby. The most notable local landmark is Bishopsworth Manor, a grade 11 listed Manor House built in 1720 and within walking distance of the site. Bristol City Centre is some 4 miles from the site, offering all the amenities of one of England’s major Cities including two Universities, the major shopping centres at Cabot Circus and Cribbs Causeway and excellent independent schools such as Q.E.H., Bristol Grammar School and Colston’s Girls School.