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Barton Hill

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About

Barton Hill is a residential area located east of Bristol city centre, near St Philip's Marsh and Lawrence Hill. The area is primarily made up of Victorian terraced houses, with some post-war social housing developments. Industrial heritage is visible in the remaining warehouses and factories, reflecting its past as a working-class district. The Feeder Canal runs through the area, providing a green corridor alongside industrial sites.

Local amenities include a community centre, primary school, and several small shops along Avonvale Road. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Lawrence Hill railway station nearby. Open spaces are limited, but nearby St George Park offers recreational space. Barton Hill has undergone gradual regeneration, with some new housing projects blending with the existing urban fabric. The area maintains a strong sense of community despite its proximity to Bristol's more developed central districts.

Area overview

On average Barton Hill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barton Hill is £37,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Barton Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
200
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton Hill Population
8,229
Population density
5,134.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
2,844
34.56%
British
2,057
25%
Other White
661
8.03%
Pakistani
505
6.14%
Caribbean
391
4.75%
Total population: 8,229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,384
45.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
533
17.39%
Other social rented
434
14.16%
Owns with a mortgage
340
11.09%
Owns outright
284
9.27%
Total households: 3,065

Property prices in Barton Hill

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Barton Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,825 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£205,000
Semi-Detached1£362,500
Terraced23£334,280

10 years median price trend in Barton Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton Hill.

All postcodes in Barton Hill

BS50AZ

Arthur Skemp Close

BS59PP

Church Road

BS59UB

Bradhurst Street

BS59XG

Strawbridge Road

BS20AG

Hayes Close

BS20AJ

Hassell Drive

BS50EZ

Ducie Road

BS50FN

Barrow Road

BS50SD

Ashman Close

BS50SQ

Beaufort Street

BS50UP

Beaumont Terrace

BS50XE

Walker Close

BS59XB

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.