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About

Filton is situated in South Gloucestershire, immediately north of Bristol's city boundary. The area is largely residential, with neighbourhoods centred around former aerospace and manufacturing sites. Gloucester Road forms a primary commercial artery, hosting a mix of shops and services. The locality is characterised by a blend of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, alongside significant industrial and business parks that continue to define its economic base.

The area's history is deeply tied to aviation, with the former Filton Airfield and Brabazon Hangars representing a major part of its identity. These large-scale structures and surrounding facilities now support advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Transport links are prominent, with the nearby M4 and M5 motorway interchange and a mainline railway station providing regional connectivity. Large areas are dedicated to employment uses, contrasting with the surrounding suburban housing.

Area overview

On average Filton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Filton is £50,461 per year. There are 4 schools in Filton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Filton is home to around 11,295 people, with a population density of about 2,776.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Filton Population
11,295
Population density
2,776.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.04(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.9(-7%)
Public order
12.75(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+50%)
Other theft
8.59(+53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,200
72.61%
Other White
874
7.74%
Indian
457
4.05%
African
253
2.24%
Other Asian
219
1.94%
Total population: 11,293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,263
33.83%
Level 3 (A level)
2,223
23.05%
No qualifications
1,362
14.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,112
11.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
848
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,450
31.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,268
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,125
24.51%
Other social rented
519
11.31%
Social rents from council
96
2.09%
Total households: 4,590

Property prices in Filton

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Filton area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Filton 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 Filton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced45£325,000
Detached4£490,000
Flats23£195,000
Semi-Detached42£367,750

10 years median price trend in Filton

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

Data Sources

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