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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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 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-Detached19£850,000
Terraced91£605,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopston

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

All postcodes in Bishopston

BS78HA

Arundel Road

BS79EH

Nevil Road

BS78NU

Gloucester Road

BS79AF

The Avenue

BS79DE

Dirac Road

BS79FH

College Road

BS79LN

Talgarth Road

BS78QZ

Radnor Road

BS79PA

Tortworth Road

BS78RY

Oak Road

BS79EG

Nevil Road

BS78LQ

Beauchamp Road

BS78NS

Princes' Place

BS78TN

Gloucester Road

BS79PG

Purdown Road

BS78AN

Beloe Mews

BS78PS

Cambridge Road

BS78QY

Radnor Road

BS78TP

Gloucester Road

BS78NN

Gloucester Road

BS79DA

Ashley Down Road

BS79HW

Dongola Road

BS79DU

Brynland Avenue

BS79JT

Ashley Down Road

BS78LJ

Cornwall Road

BS78LZ

Bishop Road

BS79ET

Kennington Avenue

BS78LE

Monk Road

BS78NJ

Bishop Lane

BS78PY

Manor Road

BS79BU

Ashley Down Road

BS79EQ

Nevil Road

BS79LA

Station Road

BS78LB

Melbourne Road

BS79EY

Arthur Milton Street

BS79HJ

Seymour Avenue

BS78RD

Maple Road

BS78RG

Maple Road

BS79HB

Southampton Gardens

BS78QE

Longmead Avenue

BS79HS

Seymour Road

BS79LU

College Road

BS78NR

Gloucester Road

BS78PR

Cambridge Road

BS78RZ

Oak Road

BS79DN

Kent Road

BS79DS

Brynland Avenue

BS79HR

Seymour Road

BS78HH

Berkeley Avenue

BS78LT

Bishop Road

BS78QL

Radnor Road

BS78RQ

Maple Road

BS78TG

Gloucester Road

BS79LT

College Road

BS79NA

Muller Road

BS79HG

Dongola Avenue

BS67YP

Kellaway Avenue

BS78RW

Ash Road

BS79FE

Seymour Road

BS79HQ

Dongola Road

BS79JP

Ashley Down Road

BS79JZ

Ashley Down Road

BS78JH

Kings Drive

BS78QH

Highfield Grove

BS79DJ

Surrey Road

BS78HU

Egerton Road

BS78LH

Cornwall Road

BS78PH

Thornleigh Road

BS79EW

Cricklade Road

BS67YL

Kellaway Avenue

BS78AF

Friary Road

BS79DX

Brynland Avenue

BS78NT

Gloucester Road

BS79EU

Kennington Avenue

BS78HT

Dulverton Road

BS78NW

Denmark Place

BS78QA

Hatherley Road

BS79DL

Lancashire Road

BS78TS

Gloucester Road

BS79LJ

Ashgrove Avenue

BS79LQ

Ashgrove Road

BS79PH

Selborne Road

BS79PJ

Quarrington Road

BS79AD

Sommerville Road

BS79LR

College Road

BS78LU

Bishop Road

BS78PD

Gloucester Road

BS79ER

Theresa Avenue

BS78QG

Longmead Avenue

BS78QN

Harwood Square

BS79LE

Lilstock Avenue

BS78NL

Gloucester Road

BS79FG

College Road

BS79FT

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS79QP

Ralph Road

BS78PU

Falmouth Road

BS78TL

Merton Road

BS79AH

Stanley Avenue

BS79EF

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78ND

Fenton Road

Data Sources

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