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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

BS996AS

Bishopsworth

BS138EP

Manor Road

BS137QD

Headley Lane

BS137AE

Bishopsworth

BS138EW

Kings Chase

BS137TW

Cater Road

BS137BH

Lake Shore Drive

BS137JU

Valley Road

BS138ET

Vicarage Road

BS138AX

Kings Walk

BS137HL

Ilchester Crescent

BS137NF

St Peters Rise

BS137EP

Wrington Crescent

BS137EL

Farleigh Walk

BS996AN

Bridgwater Road

BS137HW

Ilchester Crescent

BS996ZY

Bridgwater Road

BS138AE

Bridgwater Road

BS138AJ

Bridgwater Road

BS137JZ

Brooklyn Road

BS137BX

Tugela Road

BS137JA

Ilchester Road

BS138EA

Lakemead Grove

BS996AH

Bishopsworth

BS137RW

Whitchurch Road

BS137NS

Headley Walk

BS137EG

Wraxall Grove

BS137HX

Ilchester Road

BS137PD

Headley Court

BS996BJ

Bishopsworth

BS137EB

Felton Grove

BS35NQ

Bedminster Road

BS137RJ

Chestnut Walk

BS137NE

St Peters Rise

BS137DZ

Brunel Road

BS138JY

Church Road

BS137TE

Whitchurch Lane

BS137BL

Oldmead Walk

BS137BJ

Almond Walk

BS137BZ

Kings Head Lane

BS137JY

Brooklyn Road

BS137JP

Bishopsworth Road

BS35NG

Willada Close

BS138JL

Church Road

BS137AY

Cardill Close

BS138BB

Kings Walk

BS137PQ

Maytree Avenue

BS137DG

Donald Road

BS996AF

Bishopsworth

BS137HU

Ilchester Crescent

BS137QP

Crantock Avenue

BS137PW

Broadleas

BS137BF

Kenney Street

BS137LE

Hill View Road

BS996AP

Bishopsworth

BS137GP

Giffords Place

BS137EF

Felton Grove

BS137LH

Bishopsworth Road

BS137AQ

Bridgwater Road

BS137UH

Cater Road

BS138JW

Church Road

BS137DX

Brunel Road

BS138JX

Church Road

BS138EG

Sandburrows Road

BS35RJ

Bristol Vale Trading Estate

BS137HP

Ilchester Crescent

BS137NH

Headley Park Road

BS35NN

Aylesbury Crescent

BS137BT

Donald Road

BS137QX

Headley Lane

BS137DU

Brockley Walk

BS137HN

Ilchester Crescent

BS137AH

Lilton Walk

BS996ZW

Bridgwater Road

BS138DR

Sandburrows Road

BS137TX

Cater Road

BS138JR

Church Road

BS138DN

Sandburrows Road

BS137PR

Hestercombe Road

BS138BJ

Lock Gardens

BS138HG

Eastridge Drive

BS996BB

Bishopsworth

BS138JD

Eastridge Drive

BS137PH

Headley Lane

BS137EH

Nailsea Close

BS137ET

Yatton Close

BS996AU

Bishopsworth

BS138AU

Highridge Green

BS138ZX

Bishopsworth

BS137RN

Headley Road

BS137DA

Kings Head Lane

BS137HT

Ilchester Crescent

BS137QB

Headley Lane

BS137PZ

Brookdale Road

BS137NL

Willoughby Close

BS137NB

St Peters Rise

BS138ES

Vicarage Road

BS137BU

Donald Road

BS996BQ

Bridgwater Road

BS138BH

Highridge Green

Data Sources

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