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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
23.81(+257%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.78(-58%)
Public order
8.39(+27%)
Other theft
7.94(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.29(-58%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Downend South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £875,000.

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
Detached9£545,000
Flats26£182,500
Semi-Detached33£450,000
Terraced17£375,000

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

BS162TA

Marshfield Park

BS165RQ

Chesterfield Road

BS166AZ

Westerleigh Road

BS165DL

Overnhill Court

BS165TB

Shrubbery Road

BS166HB

Heath Road

BS165DU

Grace Road

BS165DX

Grace Road

BS165UH

Dial Lane

BS166AF

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS162SF

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166DB

Caves Cottages

BS166DS

Oakdale Road

BS165FD

Mayflower Court

BS165TD

Fern Road

BS165UD

Lincombe Avenue

BS166FE

Cleeve Road

BS165RD

Salisbury Road

BS166AU

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS165RH

Chesterfield Road

BS166BQ

Badminton Road

BS166HG

Heath Court

BS162RQ

Overndale Road

BS165UQ

Lodge Walk

BS162SN

Woodside Road

BS165EE

Downend Road

BS166EY

Heath Walk

BS166HT

Heathfields

BS165EG

Hurstwood Road

BS165RE

Salisbury Gardens

BS166BB

Badminton Road

BS166AD

Cleeve Road

BS166AH

Westerleigh Road

BS166EH

Cave Close

BS166JT

Bromley Heath Road

BS165DE

Cassell Road

BS165QR

Woodlands

BS165SA

Salisbury Drive

BS165TQ

Christchurch Lane

BS165US

Lincombe Road

BS166AB

Westerleigh Road

BS166DD

Farm Road

BS165FE

Hazelwood Close

BS166DU

Oakdale Court

BS162BD

Rockland Close

BS165EH

Croomes Hill

BS162SP

Rockland Road

BS165DY

Grace Road

BS165FL

Overnhill Road

BS162ST

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165EA

Downend Road

BS165LF

Park Road

BS165RB

Salisbury Road

BS165TE

Christchurch Avenue

BS166BT

Cleeve Avenue

BS165LG

Park Road

BS165SL

Coronation Road

BS165DS

Overnhill Road

BS165EF

Downend Road

BS165SW

North Street

BS166EP

Cleeve Hill

BS162RN

Overndale Road

BS162RR

Amberley Close

BS162RX

Woodlands Rise

BS165FJ

Hill House Road

BS165UG

Vicarage Cottages

BS166AX

Sunnybank

BS162SW

Rockland Road

BS165UL

Baily Court

BS165EJ

Edmund Close

BS166XA

Westerleigh Road

BS162SJ

Cleeve Gardens

BS165LQ

Park Road

BS162SR

Woodside Road

BS165RN

Peache Road

BS165SE

North Street

BS162RP

Amberley Road

BS166DT

Oakdale Avenue

BS166HD

Heath Road

BS165DN

Overnhill Road

BS165DP

Overnhill Road

BS165SF

North Street

BS165TP

Buckingham Gardens

BS166AG

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS165EB

Downend Road

BS165UB

Lincombe Road

BS166HN

Cleeve Hill

BS165RP

Salisbury Road

BS165SG

North Street

BS166DX

Oakdale Court

BS165DA

Downend Road

BS166AE

Cleeve Road

BS165DZ

Grace Road

BS165UN

Chestnut Road

BS166BS

Badminton Road

BS165PJ

South View

BS166EU

Cleeve Hill

BS165RA

Salisbury Road

BS165RU

North View

BS166ER

Cleeve Hill Extension

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.