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About

Bishopsworth sits south of Bristol city centre on the northern slopes of Dundry Hill. The area is primarily residential, with housing from several phases of the 20th century arranged around a small village core. Local provision includes primary schools, small retail parades, a community centre and regular bus links into the centre of Bristol. The place name reflects historic ownership by the Bishop of Bath and Wells, a connection still visible in older property boundaries and some field names on local maps.

Street patterns mix suburban terraces, semi‑detached houses and pockets of open land such as allotments and a recreation ground used for local football and community events. A short walk from the main clusters of housing brings you to quieter lanes and glimpses of the ridge that separates southern Bristol from the Mendip foothills. Community groups run clubs, clean‑ups and seasonal events that use the recreation spaces and halls, while everyday life centers on the small shops, pubs and schools that serve the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Bishopsworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopsworth is £52,395 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishopsworth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bishopsworth is home to around 6,219 people, with a population density of about 2,606.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopsworth Population
6,219
Population density
2,606.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.89(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(-13%)
Public order
7.08(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-31%)
Vehicle crime
3.7(+28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,498
88.38%
Other White
246
3.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
1.4%
African
59
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.58%
Total population: 6,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,411
27.9%
No qualifications
1,013
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
895
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,058

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
947
37.15%
Owns outright
912
35.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
12.95%
Social rents from council
235
9.22%
Other social rented
52
2.04%
Total households: 2,549

Property prices in Bishopsworth

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Bishopsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,500 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishopsworth 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 Bishopsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£435,000
Semi-Detached40£378,500
Terraced27£373,000
Flats5£230,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopsworth

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

All postcodes in Bishopsworth

BS996AN

Bridgwater Road

BS137DB

Kings Head Lane

BS137JX

Brooklyn Road

BS137JB

Lewis Road

BS137JZ

Brooklyn Road

BS138BB

Kings Walk

BS137AW

Hills Cottages

BS137JJ

Bishopsworth Road

BS137DZ

Brunel Road

BS996AA

Bridgwater Road

BS138EJ

Lamington Close

BS137AH

Lilton Walk

BS137HX

Ilchester Road

BS996BB

Bishopsworth

BS996AP

Bishopsworth

BS138DD

Watchill Avenue

BS138BX

Bishopsworth

BS35SD

Vale Lane

BS138HE

Fernsteed Road

BS137BW

Kings Head Lane

BS138EP

Manor Road

BS138DA

Westward Road

BS138EX

Vicarage Road

BS138BN

Highridge Green

BS137GP

Giffords Place

BS137BT

Donald Road

BS138ER

Vicarage Road

BS996AS

Bishopsworth

BS138EQ

Ilex Close

BS137EW

Wrington Crescent

BS138BG

Gardner Avenue

BS137DD

Kings Head Lane

BS996BA

Bishopsworth

BS138BY

Highridge Green

BS138JP

Petercole Drive

BS138EF

Ellfield Close

BS137JH

Bishopsworth

BS138BE

Greylands Road

BS996AG

Bishopsworth

BS137AX

Bridgwater Road

BS996BU

Bridgwater Road

BS138BS

Martha'S Orchard

BS996ZZ

Bridgwater Road

BS137EA

Burrington Walk

BS35RH

Aylesbury Road

BS996BL

Bishopsworth

BS137AP

Langford Road

BS138BJ

Lock Gardens

BS137LQ

Bishopsworth Road

BS137LL

Denston Walk

BS137ET

Yatton Close

BS138JR

Church Road

BS35RU

Vale Lane

BS137EQ

Tyntesfield Road

BS137DL

Old Pump House Close

BS137AY

Cardill Close

BS996BQ

Bridgwater Road

BS137HZ

Eastlyn Road

BS137EG

Wraxall Grove

BS137AR

Langford Road

BS137ER

Cheddar Grove

BS137EB

Felton Grove

BS996BN

Bishopsworth

BS137DJ

Old Pump House Close

BS996ZY

Bridgwater Road

BS996AT

Bishopsworth

BS996ZW

Bridgwater Road

BS996AQ

Bishopsworth

BS137DA

Kings Head Lane

BS138DE

Watchill Close

BS137HT

Ilchester Crescent

BS137DG

Donald Road

BS138AT

Highridge Green

BS138BQ

Highridge Green

BS137HN

Ilchester Crescent

BS137AJ

Lulsgate Road

BS996BY

Bridgwater Road

BS137EJ

Tyntesfield Road

BS996AZ

Bishopsworth

BS138ES

Vicarage Road

BS138EW

Kings Chase

BS137JL

Bishopsworth Road

Data Sources

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