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Bishopston and Ashley Down

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bishopston and Ashley Down Population

13,304

Population density

8,693.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£763,500	£537,150	£637,750	£889,250	£989,850
Flats	46	£282,500	£173,750	£246,250	£312,978	£443,750
Semi-Detached	18	£580,000	£419,700	£476,500	£856,250	£1,115,000
Terraced	98	£562,500	£365,425	£468,750	£650,000	£770,375

10 years median price trend in Bishopston and Ashley Down

All postcodes in Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS79PB

Olveston Road

BS79QZ

Brent Road

BS79DP

Salthrop Road

BS79LR

College Road

BS78RN

Ash Road

BS79HX

Muller Avenue

BS79RF

Muller Road

BS79HG

Dongola Avenue

BS79HY

Queens Road

Data Sources

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

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