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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

BS162SL

Woodside Road

BS166ES

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS162RT

Overndale Road

BS165DF

Cassell Road

BS165DR

Overnhill Road

BS166BA

Downend Road

BS165TG

Christchurch Avenue

BS166HY

Bromley Heath Road

BS165SZ

Downend Park Road

BS165TH

Christchurch Avenue

BS166FQ

Players Court

BS166BU

Badminton Road

BS162RU

Overndale Road

BS162SS

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166HA

Heath Road

BS165RL

Longden Road

BS165TW

Buckingham Gardens

BS165UF

Downend Road

BS165UJ

Downend Road

BS165UW

Downend Road

BS166JS

Bromley Heath Avenue

BS162SU

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165EQ

Croomes Hill

BS165SD

Clarence Road

BS165FQ

Green Beret Lane

BS166BP

Badminton Road

BS162RW

Overndale Road

BS165SY

North Street

BS165UR

Lincombe Road

BS162SQ

Clevedale

BS165UA

Lincombe Road

BS166ET

Cleeve Hill

BS162RY

Sunridge

BS165TF

Church View

BS166AA

Westerleigh Road

BS166AQ

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS165SN

Coronation Road

BS165RJ

Salisbury Road

BS166HF

Heath Road

BS166HX

Bromley Heath Road

BS165RW

Peache Road

BS165TR

Christchurch Lane

BS166HL

Cleeve Hill

BS165RY

Salisbury Road

BS165TN

Buckingham Place

BS165UP

Dial Lane

BS166FP

Cleeve Mews

BS166UY

Westerleigh Road

BS165DT

Downend Road

BS165UE

Downend Road

BS162SH

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165RF

Salisbury Gardens

BS165RG

Salisbury Road

Data Sources

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