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About

Bishopston and Ashley Down is a largely residential ward situated to the north of Bristol's city centre. The area is characterised by streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which are popular with students, young professionals, and families. Gloucester Road forms a central commercial spine, hosting a continuous line of independent shops, cafes, and pubs that serve the local community.

The ward includes the expansive grounds of Ashley Down, home to the original buildings of the former Bristol General Hospital. A notable local landmark is the Memorial Stadium, the home ground of Bristol Rovers Football Club. The area is also served by several primary schools and is bordered by the green spaces of St. Andrews Park and the Muller Road playing fields.

Area overview

On average Bishopston and Ashley Down has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopston and Ashley Down is £69,260 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishopston and Ashley Down: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishopston and Ashley Down is home to around 13,304 people, with a population density of about 8,693.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopston and Ashley Down Population
13,304
Population density
8,693.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.97(+2%)
Vehicle crime
10.6(+266%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.3(+59%)
Public order
9.62(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.14(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,447
78.52%
Other White
1,011
7.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
237
1.78%
African
197
1.48%
Irish
194
1.46%
Total population: 13,305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,748
61.26%
Level 3 (A level)
2,189
19.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
7.09%
No qualifications
625
5.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
370
3.36%
Total 16+ residents: 11,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,874
37.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,456
28.83%
Owns outright
1,394
27.6%
Other social rented
119
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
106
2.1%
Total households: 5,050

Property prices in Bishopston and Ashley Down

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £489,250 in Bishopston and Ashley Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishopston and Ashley Down 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 Bishopston and Ashley Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£763,500
Flats46£282,500
Semi-Detached18£580,000
Terraced98£562,500

10 years median price trend in Bishopston and Ashley Down

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down.

All postcodes in Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78RP

Beech Road

BS79AF

The Avenue

BS79JW

Ashley Down Road

BS79HR

Seymour Road

BS79HJ

Seymour Avenue

BS79QY

Draycott Road

BS70AQ

Filton Avenue

BS79ER

Theresa Avenue

BS79LJ

Ashgrove Avenue

BS78SG

Hughenden Road

BS78QY

Radnor Road

BS78SA

Church Road

BS79PA

Tortworth Road

BS79JT

Ashley Down Road

BS79RE

Muller Road

BS79LG

Ashgrove Place

BS79BP

Ashley Down Road

BS79DD

Ashley Down Road

BS79EH

Nevil Road

BS78RJ

Elm Road

BS79FG

College Road

BS78NY

Gloucester Road

BS79DW

Morley Square

BS78QD

Longmead Avenue

BS79DG

Upper Belmont Road

BS78TJ

Gloucester Road

BS79EX

Kennington Avenue

BS79DH

Nottingham Road

BS78QB

Longmead Avenue

BS79HD

Seymour Terrace

BS79AH

Stanley Avenue

BS79QT

Springfield Avenue

BS78QE

Longmead Avenue

BS79HL

Orchard Road

BS78PJ

Thornleigh Road

BS79HZ

Queens Road

BS78QX

Willoughby Road

BS79LL

Ashgrove Avenue

BS79QP

Ralph Road

BS78RY

Oak Road

BS78RL

Maple Road

BS79DS

Brynland Avenue

BS79DL

Lancashire Road

BS79EB

Arthur Milton Street

BS79LT

College Road

BS78PF

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS79PN

Downend Road

BS79AG

Longfield Road

BS79BF

Pople Walk

BS78TP

Gloucester Road

BS79NY

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78TZ

Gloucester Road

BS79PQ

Milner Road

BS78SJ

Milton Road

BS79DA

Ashley Down Road

BS79DZ

Brynland Avenue

BS67YP

Kellaway Avenue

BS79JR

Ashley Down Road

BS78NX

Gloucester Road

BS79QU

Springfield Avenue

BS67YQ

Kellaway Avenue

BS78SL

Churchways Avenue

BS79LE

Lilstock Avenue

BS79PJ

Quarrington Road

BS79LU

College Road

BS78PH

Thornleigh Road

BS78SU

Kellaway Avenue

BS79PP

Bedford Crescent

BS79LP

Dirac Road

BS78AN

Beloe Mews

BS79EY

Arthur Milton Street

BS79HH

Seymour Avenue

BS79LA

Station Road

BS79HS

Seymour Road

BS79FT

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78TY

Pitt Road

BS78SW

Churchways Crescent

BS78NS

Princes' Place

BS79NA

Muller Road

BS79FE

Seymour Road

BS79QQ

Strathmore Road

BS79PS

Alton Road

BS79QH

Strathmore Road

BS79JX

Ashley Down Road

BS78PE

Gloucester Road

BS79AW

Sefton Park Road

BS78QG

Longmead Avenue

BS79ET

Kennington Avenue

BS79EJ

Nevil Road

BS78NP

Princes Place

BS79LD

Lydia Court

BS79PF

Downend Road

BS79PG

Purdown Road

BS78SE

Church Road

BS78RZ

Oak Road

BS79JD

Bromley Road

BS79JN

Ashley Down Road

BS79PT

Ellicott Road

BS78PB

Gloucester Road

BS79LB

Station Road

Data Sources

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