Knowle, Bristol

Knowle is a district and council ward in south east Bristol, England, lying on the broad ridge of the Wells Road about 2 mi (3 km) from the city centre. It is bordered by Filwood Park to the west, Brislington to the east, Whitchurch and Hengrove to the south and Totterdown to the north. The area's name, recorded as Canole in the Domesday Book of 1086, is derived from the Old English cnoll (a small rounded hill or hillock), a reflection of the terrain which falls away northwards to the River Avon.

Historically the label Knowle embraced several distinct settlements. Lower Knowle grew up around the medieval demesne of Lower Knowle Farm on the slopes above Bedminster; Upper Knowle developed later along Wells Road, while the large housing estate around Inns Court and Filwood became popularly known as Knowle West.