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Frenchay & Downend

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About

Frenchay & Downend is a residential ward in South Gloucestershire, located northeast of Bristol. The area is characterised by a mix of suburban housing, green spaces, and local amenities. Frenchay is known for its historic village feel, with landmarks like Frenchay Park and the former Frenchay Hospital site. Downend offers a more bustling high street with shops, cafes, and community facilities. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4174 ring road providing easy access to Bristol and surrounding areas.

The area includes several schools, parks, and sports clubs, catering to families and outdoor activities. Frenchay Common and Staple Hill Park are popular green spaces for recreation. Public transport links include bus routes to Bristol city centre and nearby towns. The ward has a mix of housing types, from period homes to modern developments, attracting a range of residents. Its proximity to Bristol and quieter suburban setting makes it a practical choice for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Frenchay & Downend has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Frenchay & Downend is £58,427 per year. There are 8 schools in Frenchay & Downend: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frenchay & Downend Population
13,733
Population density
2,851.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,880
86.48%
Other White
432
3.14%
Indian
251
1.83%
African
160
1.16%
Pakistani
129
0.94%
Total population: 13,737

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,506
45.15%
Owns with a mortgage
2,099
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
9.89%
Other social rented
256
4.61%
Other forms of private rent
70
1.26%
Total households: 5,550

Property prices in Frenchay & Downend

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £428,000 in Frenchay & Downend area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frenchay & Downend 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 Frenchay & Downend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£595,000
Flats34£220,000
Semi-Detached62£467,000
Terraced39£395,000

10 years median price trend in Frenchay & Downend

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

All postcodes in Frenchay & Downend

BS165UR

Lincombe Road

BS166BH

Downend North

BS166ET

Horseshoe Lane

BS166LE

Greystones

BS166PZ

Four Acre Crescent

BS161LE

Frenchay Park Road

BS161NQ

Begbrook Park

BS162GD

Sage Road

BS162RY

Sunridge

BS162SZ

Grange Park

BS165TF

Church View

BS166AA

Westerleigh Road

BS166AQ

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS166HE

Heath Gardens

BS166JB

Deanery Road

BS166LS

Queensholm Crescent

BS166PD

Four Acre Avenue

BS166QH

Boscombe Crescent

BS166QW

Sutherland Avenue

BS166EX

Downend North

BS161NE

Beckspool Road

BS161NY

Grove Bank

BS161PF

Belfields Lane

BS161YA

Sinatra Way

BS165RW

Northcote Road

BS166HL

Cave Close

BS166PL

Baugh Road

BS166PT

Four Acre Crescent

BS165RJ

Salisbury Road

BS165RY

Downend South

BS165TN

Buckingham Gardens

BS165UP

Dial Lane

BS166FP

Cleeve Lawns

BS166HF

Heath Court

BS166HH

Cleeve Lawns

BS166HX

Heath Walk

BS166LR

Greenleaze Avenue

BS166PH

Baugh Road

BS166PN

Baugh Gardens

BS166UY

Stanbridge Road

BS161LP

Cliff Court Drive

BS161NR

Harford Drive

BS161PS

Manor Place

BS161PZ

Malmains Drive

BS162FQ

Belsey Road

BS162SH

Cleeve Gardens

BS165DT

Downend Road

BS165RG

Salisbury Road

BS165UE

Croomes Hill

BS166BX

Badminton Road

BS166EF

Oakdale Close

BS166HJ

Cleeve Lawns

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.