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About

Downend South is a residential area situated directly south of Downend's main commercial centre. The housing consists primarily of interwar and postwar semi-detached homes, with some modern infill developments. Streets are generally quiet and characterised by established front gardens and tree-lined avenues. The area is served by several local convenience stores and pubs, with broader shopping needs met in the nearby high street.

The area is defined by its proximity to extensive green spaces. The northern border runs along the Frome Valley Walkway, a trail following the river. Key recreational grounds include King George V Playing Fields, which provides sports facilities and open grass areas. Local transport links are focused on bus routes connecting to Bristol Parkway station and central Bristol, making it a commuter location.

Area overview

On average Downend South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downend South is £63,938 per year. There are 3 schools in Downend South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Downend South is home to around 6,678 people, with a population density of about 4,445.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downend South Population
6,678
Population density
4,445.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
15.87(+140%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.33(-60%)
Public order
8.54(+31%)
Other theft
7.94(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.99(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,808
86.96%
Other White
245
3.67%
Indian
93
1.39%
African
79
1.18%
Pakistani
59
0.88%
Total population: 6,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,112
38.25%
Level 3 (A level)
960
17.39%
No qualifications
796
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
697
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,522

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,171
42.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,011
36.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
11.16%
Other social rented
170
6.18%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.71%
Total households: 2,750

Property prices in Downend South

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Downend South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downend South 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 Downend South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£435,000
Detached10£592,500
Flats30£185,000
Terraced15£412,500

10 years median price trend in Downend South

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

All postcodes in Downend South

BS162RQ

Overndale Road

BS162RY

Sunridge

BS166HF

Heath Road

BS166BS

Badminton Road

BS166FE

Cleeve Road

BS166UY

Westerleigh Road

BS165TG

Christchurch Avenue

BS165RF

Salisbury Gardens

BS165RY

Salisbury Road

BS165DX

Grace Road

BS165UA

Lincombe Road

BS165UB

Lincombe Road

BS166JT

Bromley Heath Road

BS165TW

Buckingham Gardens

BS165RW

Peache Road

BS165DT

Downend Road

BS166ER

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS165DR

Overnhill Road

BS165EF

Downend Road

BS162SP

Rockland Road

BS166DD

Farm Road

BS166DT

Oakdale Avenue

BS165SA

Salisbury Drive

BS166HG

Heath Court

BS166BA

Downend Road

BS165UW

Downend Road

BS165TR

Christchurch Lane

BS165RB

Salisbury Road

BS165DE

Cassell Road

BS165RP

Salisbury Road

BS165SL

Coronation Road

BS162RP

Amberley Road

BS165TB

Shrubbery Road

BS165RJ

Salisbury Road

BS162SR

Woodside Road

BS166DB

Caves Cottages

BS166JS

Bromley Heath Avenue

BS165SN

Coronation Road

BS166BQ

Badminton Road

BS166HB

Heath Road

BS166HT

Heathfields

BS162SL

Woodside Road

BS165FJ

Hill House Road

BS165DN

Overnhill Road

BS165UR

Lincombe Road

BS165QR

Woodlands

BS165SE

North Street

BS165RQ

Chesterfield Road

BS162SF

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166AD

Cleeve Road

BS165UD

Lincombe Avenue

BS165SY

North Street

BS165DU

Grace Road

BS165EQ

Croomes Hill

BS166AA

Westerleigh Road

BS165UL

Baily Court

BS165SZ

Downend Park Road

BS165EG

Hurstwood Road

BS165RU

North View

BS165RE

Salisbury Gardens

BS166BB

Badminton Road

BS165RG

Salisbury Road

BS165TH

Christchurch Avenue

BS166HX

Bromley Heath Road

BS165SD

Clarence Road

BS165SG

North Street

BS165DY

Grace Road

BS165EA

Downend Road

BS166AG

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS162SJ

Cleeve Gardens

BS165EH

Croomes Hill

BS162RR

Amberley Close

BS165RA

Salisbury Road

BS165FQ

Green Beret Lane

BS165UP

Dial Lane

BS165RN

Peache Road

BS166EH

Cave Close

BS165UH

Dial Lane

BS162RT

Overndale Road

BS166DX

Oakdale Court

BS165UJ

Downend Road

BS162RX

Woodlands Rise

BS166BT

Cleeve Avenue

BS166EU

Cleeve Hill

BS165EB

Downend Road

BS165UN

Chestnut Road

BS165FL

Overnhill Road

BS165FD

Mayflower Court

BS165UF

Downend Road

BS166FQ

Players Court

BS165US

Lincombe Road

BS165TP

Buckingham Gardens

BS165LF

Park Road

BS165TQ

Christchurch Lane

BS166HY

Bromley Heath Road

BS165EE

Downend Road

BS166EP

Cleeve Hill

BS165DL

Overnhill Court

BS165UG

Vicarage Cottages

BS166DU

Oakdale Court

Data Sources

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