Bristol Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

Venues
13
Courts/100K
13.6
Population
479K
padelnomics Score
47/100
Key takeaway: Bristol is in a growth phase. 13.6 courts per 100K and a padelnomics Score of 47/100 indicate a maturing market with room for well-positioned new entrants.

Bristol currently has 13 padel venues with 65 courts serving 479K residents. The padelnomics Score of 47/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Bristol.

Supply Analysis

Bristol has 13 venues and 65 courts — translating to 2.7 venues and 13.6 courts per 100K residents.

Supply is moderate: there is proven demand and an established player base, but still room for new venues — especially in underserved parts of the city.

Metric Value
Venues 13
Courts 65
Venues per 100K residents 2.7
Courts per 100K residents 13.6
Nearest padel court 1.8 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Bristol only surfaces in live booking and occupancy data — which venues run hot at which prices, where the market pays a meaningful peak premium, and which slots are structurally empty. These live indicators — median occupancy across all tracked venues, peak/off-peak price spreads, and how both shift month over month — are part of Padelnomics Research. On the public surface the padelnomics Score of 47/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Bristol, there are 20 padel venues with 99 courts serving a catchment population of 675K (3.0 venues / 14.7 courts per 100K).

Catchment coverage is moderate. Venues in Bristol compete not just with each other but with surrounding locations — a differentiated positioning pays off.

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 1800 tennis courts within 25 km. A strong tennis base signals high racquet-sport affinity — a pool of potential padel converts who already know the crossover or can be reached through combined offerings.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Bristol sits directly on the realised hourly rates and the booked occupancy across the year — figures that come from live market data, not assumptions. Per-court revenue estimates, comparison benchmarks against nearby venues, and the sensitivity to price and occupancy swings are part of Padelnomics Research. For a financial model with your own assumptions — court count, build costs, pricing strategy, occupancy scenarios — use the financial planner.

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FAQ

How big is the padel market in Bristol?

Bristol has 13 padel venues with 65 courts serving 479K residents. That translates to 13.6 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 20 venues with 99 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Bristol?

Moderate competition: 2.7 venues per 100K indicate a market with room to grow. Well-positioned new venues can compete effectively.

What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Bristol?

Revenue potential per court in Bristol sits on current hourly rates and booked occupancy. Concrete estimates with market benchmarks are part of Padelnomics Research; use the financial planner to model your own assumptions for price, occupancy, and court count.

What are padel court prices in Bristol?

Padel court prices in Bristol vary between indoor and outdoor facilities and between peak and off-peak hours. City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median peak and off-peak rates, P25–P75 spreads — are part of Padelnomics Research.

Is Bristol still a good market for new padel facilities?

A score of 47/100 reflects solid potential. The market has room for well-positioned new entrants — site selection and facility concept are key. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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