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About

Bishopston is a residential district situated to the north of Bristol's city centre. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with many homes featuring the distinctive local red brick. Gloucester Road runs as its central artery, a long, linear high street filled with independent shops, cafes, and pubs.

The area has a strong community focus, hosting a popular monthly farmers' market. A notable local landmark is the Bristol Flyers basketball team's home court at SGS College Arena, which draws crowds on match nights. Green space is provided by St. Andrews Park, a sloping park with tennis courts and a playground.

Area overview

On average Bishopston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopston is £69,814 per year. There are 4 schools in Bishopston: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishopston is home to around 13,214 people, with a population density of about 8,655.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopston Population
13,214
Population density
8,655.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.08(-15%)
Public order
8.78(+33%)
Vehicle crime
7.42(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-58%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,303
77.97%
Other White
1,015
7.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
251
1.9%
Irish
234
1.77%
African
196
1.48%
Total population: 13,214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,859
63.44%
Level 3 (A level)
2,017
18.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
7.14%
No qualifications
542
5.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
333
3.08%
Total 16+ residents: 10,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,878
37.37%
Owns outright
1,470
29.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,354
26.95%
Other social rented
118
2.35%
Other forms of private rent
107
2.13%
Total households: 5,025

Property prices in Bishopston

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £536,800 in Bishopston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,375 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishopston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£902,500
Flats41£285,000
Semi-Detached22£806,250
Terraced95£600,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopston

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

All postcodes in Bishopston

BS79GA

Arthur Milton Street

BS78PB

Gloucester Road

BS79HT

Seymour Road

BS78LD

Melbourne Road

BS78LL

Melbourne Road

BS78PE

Gloucester Road

BS78QB

Longmead Avenue

BS79HZ

Queens Road

BS78NZ

Gloucester Road

BS78RA

Radnor Road

BS79EX

Kennington Avenue

BS79JX

Ashley Down Road

BS67YQ

Kellaway Avenue

BS78PZ

Manor Road

BS79HA

Southampton Mews

BS79JR

Ashley Down Road

BS78HL

Egerton Road

BS79AG

Longfield Road

BS79DG

Upper Belmont Road

BS79EN

Cricklade Road

BS78LX

Bishop Road

BS79AE

Sommerville Road

BS78HR

Egerton Road

BS78NX

Gloucester Road

BS79DD

Ashley Down Road

BS78HQ

Berkeley Road

BS78RB

Beloe Road

BS79LS

College Road

BS79PQ

Milner Road

BS78PQ

Thornleigh Road

BS79AW

Sefton Park Road

BS79DB

Pople Walk

BS79DQ

Upper Belmont Road

BS79DZ

Brynland Avenue

BS78LG

Monmouth Road

BS78QQ

Longmead Avenue

BS79JS

Ashley Down Road

BS78TR

Gloucester Road

BS79EP

Theresa Avenue

BS79LF

Ashgrove Road

BS79PF

Downend Road

BS78HJ

Wentworth Road

BS78RE

Maple Road

BS79EB

Arthur Milton Street

BS79JA

Bromley Road

BS79HX

Muller Avenue

BS78PX

Falmouth Road

BS78RH

Maple Road

BS79LP

Dirac Road

BS79NY

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78HP

Egerton Road

BS78LY

Bishop Road

BS78RF

Maple Road

BS79BP

Ashley Down Road

BS78QS

Radnor Road

BS79AQ

Derby Road

BS79DH

Nottingham Road

BS79DT

Brynland Avenue

BS79QA

Rudthorpe Mews

BS79ES

Kennington Avenue

BS79HD

Seymour Terrace

BS79EL

Mervyn Road

BS79HN

Seymour Avenue

BS79LD

Lydia Court

BS78JP

Kings Drive

BS78NE

Monk Road

BS79DR

Brynland Avenue

BS79EJ

Nevil Road

BS79LB

Station Road

BS79PB

Olveston Road

BS79DF

Brynland Avenue

BS79HP

Dongola Road

BS78HF

Berkeley Road

BS78HS

Egerton Lane

BS79HL

Orchard Road

BS79JN

Ashley Down Road

BS79JW

Ashley Down Road

BS78LS

Bishop Road

BS78RP

Beech Road

BS79HH

Seymour Avenue

BS78PT

Clevedon Road

BS79AN

Sefton Park Road

BS79BF

Pople Walk

BS79DY

Brynland Avenue

BS78AG

Wesley Road

BS78HW

Egerton Brow

BS78LA

Melbourne Road

BS78NY

Gloucester Road

BS78PJ

Thornleigh Road

BS78RJ

Elm Road

BS78NH

Gloucester Road

BS79LH

York Avenue

BS78LF

Monmouth Road

BS78QD

Longmead Avenue

BS78HN

Egerton Road

BS78NP

Princes Place

BS78RN

Ash Road

BS78TZ

Gloucester Road

BS79PD

Downend Road

BS79HF

Ashley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.