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About

Bishopsworth ward lies in the southwestern part of Bristol, primarily a residential suburb with a mix of housing types, from interwar semis to modern estates. The area is bordered by the A37 Wells Road and the A38, providing key transport routes. It includes the neighbourhoods of Bishopsworth itself, Headley Park, and parts of Bedminster Down, featuring local shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the High Street.

The terrain is characterised by gentle slopes rising towards the open spaces of the Northern Slopes, a network of green fields and woodland offering views across the city. A notable local landmark is the striking, modern St. Peter's Church on Headley Park. The ward is largely self-contained, with its identity distinct from the more central areas of South Bristol, focusing on local commerce and community life.

Area overview

On average Bishopsworth has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopsworth is £50,776 per year. There are 4 schools in Bishopsworth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bishopsworth is home to around 12,274 people, with a population density of about 3,163.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopsworth Population
12,274
Population density
3,163.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.92(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.13(+82%)
Shoplifting
23.79(+260%)
Public order
17.92(+174%)
Other theft
12.3(+118%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,862
88.5%
Other White
540
4.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
170
1.39%
African
103
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
67
0.55%
Total population: 12,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,826
28.31%
No qualifications
1,863
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,820
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,453
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,065
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 9,983

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,840
35.8%
Owns outright
1,737
33.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
14.79%
Social rents from council
442
8.6%
Other social rented
153
2.98%
Total households: 5,140

Property prices in Bishopsworth

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Bishopsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £590,000.

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
Flats16£182,500
Detached8£410,000
Semi-Detached75£367,500
Terraced59£335,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopsworth

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

All postcodes in Bishopsworth

BS996BH

Bishopsworth

BS138EJ

Lamington Close

BS137DJ

Old Pump House Close

BS137HS

Ilchester Crescent

BS137LL

Denston Walk

BS137BB

Wills Way

BS137LZ

St Peters Rise

BS137AP

Langford Road

BS138EQ

Ilex Close

BS137PF

Maytree Avenue

BS138DQ

Spartley Drive

BS138BS

Martha'S Orchard

BS996BT

Bridgwater Road

BS35QH

Parson Street

BS138DD

Watchill Avenue

BS137AS

Bridgwater Road

BS137AW

Hills Cottages

BS35SD

Vale Lane

BS137AJ

Lulsgate Road

BS137EW

Wrington Crescent

BS138ER

Vicarage Road

BS137QE

Headley Lane

BS138EY

St Nicholas Mews

BS137AX

Bridgwater Road

BS996BP

Bridgwater Road

BS996ZZ

Bridgwater Road

BS137DF

Alexandra Road

BS137NG

Headley Park Road

BS35NW

Aylesbury Crescent

BS137QA

Brookdale Road

BS137QW

Crantock Avenue

BS138BA

Highridge Walk

BS138JP

Petercole Drive

BS138BD

Greylands Road

BS137LB

Garth Road

BS996AQ

Bishopsworth

BS137SR

Cater Road

BS137EQ

Tyntesfield Road

BS137LF

Bishopsworth Road

BS996BX

Bridgwater Road

BS137NN

Willoughby Close

BS137PY

Headley Lane

BS137AR

Langford Road

BS137PJ

Little Headley Close

BS996AT

Bishopsworth

BS137PT

Durville Road

BS137DE

Alexandra Road

BS137BS

Marguerite Road

BS996BL

Bishopsworth

BS137RS

Whitchurch Road

BS137AF

Bedminster Down Road

BS137DL

Old Pump House Close

BS996AL

Bishopsworth

BS138DF

Dancey Mead

BS137LD

Ellis Avenue

BS138BL

Highridge Green

BS996AR

Bishopsworth

BS138DX

Dangerfield Avenue

BS137QT

St Peters Rise

BS137BY

Kings Head Lane

BS137HZ

Eastlyn Road

BS35NJ

Bedminster Road

BS138BY

Highridge Green

BS137JD

Lewis Road

BS137DS

Banwell Close

BS137AT

Bridgwater Road

BS137AU

Langford Road

BS138DA

Westward Road

BS137RH

Walnut Walk

BS138HQ

Eastridge Drive

BS996AA

Bridgwater Road

BS137LX

Pentire Avenue

BS137EA

Burrington Walk

BS137JR

Bishopsworth Road

BS138ED

Sandburrows Walk

BS137JX

Brooklyn Road

BS138DZ

Cutler Road

BS137ED

Backwell Walk

BS996AX

Bishopsworth

BS996AG

Bishopsworth

BS137QN

Headley Lane

BS137NR

Headley Park Avenue

BS138HD

Fernsteed Road

BS138BX

Bishopsworth

BS137JS

Bishopsworth Road

BS137AL

Bourton Walk

BS137TT

Cater Road

BS137BW

Kings Head Lane

BS996AJ

Bishopsworth

BS137QY

Headley Lane

BS35RU

Vale Lane

BS138BN

Highridge Green

BS137BQ

Hillcrest Close

BS35SA

Vale Lane

BS137ND

St Peters Rise

BS137JH

Bishopsworth

BS138DU

Costiland Drive

BS137SY

Old School Lane

BS137QU

St Peters Rise

BS137NP

Headley Park Avenue

Data Sources

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