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Hartcliffe and Withywood

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About

Hartcliffe and Withywood is a large residential ward located on the southern edge of Bristol, bordering the open countryside of the Gordano Valley. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. Its layout is defined by several main distributor roads, with green spaces and community facilities interspersed throughout the neighbourhoods.

The area contains several local shopping parades serving daily needs, with a larger district centre at Hartcliffe. A notable feature is the Willow Brook, a stream that flows through the Gordano Valley, providing a linear green corridor. The expansive land of the former Imperial Sports Ground is a significant local open space, with parts of the area offering elevated views towards the Mendip Hills.

Area overview

On average Hartcliffe and Withywood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartcliffe and Withywood is £41,224 per year. There are 8 schools in Hartcliffe and Withywood: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hartcliffe and Withywood is home to around 19,059 people, with a population density of about 5,279.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartcliffe and Withywood Population
19,059
Population density
5,279.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.1(+212%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.47(+145%)
Public order
22.09(+238%)
Shoplifting
16.84(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.59(+125%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,375
85.92%
Other White
978
5.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
339
1.78%
African
299
1.57%
Other Asian
142
0.75%
Total population: 19,058

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,329
30.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,374
16.65%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,258
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
2,010
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,990
13.96%
Total 16+ residents: 14,259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
3,039
40.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,522
20.06%
Owns outright
1,455
19.18%
Other social rented
722
9.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
8.08%
Total households: 7,586

Property prices in Hartcliffe and Withywood

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Hartcliffe and Withywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £512,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hartcliffe and Withywood 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 Hartcliffe and Withywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£170,500
Detached3£295,000
Terraced56£255,000
Semi-Detached48£280,000

10 years median price trend in Hartcliffe and Withywood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartcliffe and Withywood.

Data Sources

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