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About

Bristol is a city in the South West of England, known for its maritime history and cultural landmarks. It lies along the River Avon and has been a significant port since medieval times. The city is home to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and the SS Great Britain, a historic ship turned museum.

The city has a mix of historic and modern architecture, with areas like the Harbourside offering a blend of old docks and contemporary developments. Bristol is also known for its universities, including the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The city has a strong arts scene, with street art by artists like Banksy and annual events such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Area overview

On average Bristol, City of has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bristol, City of is £49,525 per year. There are 172 schools in Bristol, City of: 107 primary (16 Outstanding and 69 Good) and 25 secondary (1 Outstanding and 18 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

131

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bristol, City of Population

472,465

Population density

4,308.1 per km²

Demographics

British

338,452

71.64%

Other White

39,163

8.29%

African

18,149

3.84%

Pakistani

9,064

1.92%

Indian

8,302

1.76%

Total population: 472,467

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

55,221

28.82%

Owns outright

48,199

25.15%

Private landlord or letting agency

46,271

24.15%

Social rents from council

24,977

13.03%

Other social rented

10,902

5.69%

Total households: 191,638

Property prices in Bristol, City of

Based on 4,941 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Bristol, City of area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £2,700,000.

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 Bristol, City of over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	224	£537,500	£305,000	£402,125	£826,750	£1,638,000
Flats	1,524	£265,000	£140,000	£209,750	£350,000	£550,000
Semi-Detached	1,046	£375,000	£242,613	£307,625	£517,125	£950,000
Terraced	2,147	£383,690	£235,000	£315,000	£475,000	£745,000

10 years median price trend in Bristol, City of

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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