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About

Bishopston is a residential area in north Bristol, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Gloucester Road, one of the city’s longest high streets. Nearby, the Bristol to Bath Railway Path provides a green route for walking and cycling.

Bishopston is close to the University of Bristol, making it popular with students and young professionals. The area has several parks, including St Andrews Park, which hosts community events. Public transport links include regular bus services to the city centre and surrounding areas.

Area overview

On average Bishopston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Bishopston is £66,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Bishopston: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
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

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

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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 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
Detached3£790,000
Flats41£285,000
Semi-Detached22£772,500
Terraced98£600,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopston

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.