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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

BS137RL

Avon Road

BS137DD

Kings Head Lane

BS137QR

St Peters Rise

Data Sources

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