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Bishopston

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bishopston Population

13,214

Population density

8,655.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£902,500	£801,250	£846,250	£958,750	£1,003,750
Flats	41	£285,000	£200,000	£250,000	£300,000	£425,000
Semi-Detached	19	£850,000	£467,250	£672,500	£933,750	£1,191,000
Terraced	91	£605,000	£377,750	£481,500	£674,000	£795,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopston

All postcodes in Bishopston

BS79HU

Muller Avenue

BS78PF

Bishopston and Ashley Down

BS78QF

Longmead Avenue

BS78TJ

Gloucester Road

BS79DP

Salthrop Road

BS79DW

Morley Square

BS78HX

Berkeley Road

BS78QX

Willoughby Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail