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About

Bedminster is a largely residential district located directly south of the River Avon in Bristol. The area is centred around East Street and North Street, which form its main commercial thoroughfares. These streets are lined with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets serving the local community. The housing stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, with some modern developments integrated into the urban fabric.

The area has a strong practical character, with several light industrial estates and trading parks situated on its southern and eastern edges. Ashton Gate stadium, home to Bristol City Football Club and the Bristol Bears rugby team, is a major focal point. A notable local feature is the annual Bedminster Christmas Lantern Parade, where hundreds of handmade lanterns are carried through the streets. The district provides straightforward access to the city centre via the Bedminster railway station.

Area overview

On average Bedminster has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year. There are 5 schools in Bedminster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bedminster is home to around 10,185 people, with a population density of about 6,908.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedminster Population
10,185
Population density
6,908.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.63(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.7(+119%)
Public order
21.11(+223%)
Other theft
18.26(+224%)
Shoplifting
15.32(+132%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,381
72.48%
Other White
1,216
11.94%
African
204
2%
Indian
189
1.86%
Other
148
1.45%
Total population: 10,183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,586
50.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
14.35%
No qualifications
1,253
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
8.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 9,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,658
33.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,391
28.13%
Owns outright
811
16.4%
Social rents from council
540
10.92%
Other social rented
366
7.4%
Total households: 4,945

Property prices in Bedminster

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Bedminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bedminster 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 Bedminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced90£392,500
Flats121£250,000
Detached4£330,000
Semi-Detached12£432,500

10 years median price trend in Bedminster

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.