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About

Headley Park is a residential suburb located in the south of Bristol. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes built from the 1950s onwards. It offers a practical living environment with several local convenience stores and takeaways serving the immediate community. The housing is generally more affordable compared to many other parts of the city, making it a popular choice for first-time buyers and families.

The area is defined by its large, central green space, Headley Park itself, which provides football pitches, a children's play area, and open grassland. The Northern Slopes, a network of wildflower meadows and woodland, form a significant natural boundary to the east, offering walking routes with views across Bristol. Public transport connections include regular bus services along the main roads, linking residents to broader amenities in nearby Bishopsworth and into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Headley Park has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headley Park is £50,570 per year. There are 3 schools in Headley Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Headley Park is home to around 6,734 people, with a population density of about 4,116.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Headley Park Population
6,734
Population density
4,116.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.87(+58%)
Shoplifting
40.54(+513%)
Anti-social behaviour
30(+101%)
Public order
18.71(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.43(+76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,856
86.97%
Other White
342
5.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
92
1.37%
African
61
0.91%
Other Asian
52
0.77%
Total population: 6,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,373
25.54%
No qualifications
1,116
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
990
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
870
30.26%
Owns outright
828
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
449
15.62%
Social rents from council
391
13.6%
Other social rented
175
6.09%
Total households: 2,875

Property prices in Headley Park

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Headley Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Headley Park 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 Headley Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£360,000
Terraced25£296,000
Detached3£395,000
Flats11£159,950

10 years median price trend in Headley Park

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

All postcodes in Headley Park

BS137LX

Pentire Avenue

BS137NA

St Peters Rise

BS137NR

Headley Park Avenue

BS139RR

Coleshill Drive

BS137QE

Headley Lane

BS139AG

Gatehouse Close

BS137BH

Lake Shore Drive

BS139AQ

Gatehouse Avenue

BS137SN

Whitchurch Lane

BS137NE

St Peters Rise

BS137RQ

Gullons Close

BS137NH

Headley Park Road

BS139QL

Whitland Road

BS137SG

Cornleaze

BS137PH

Headley Lane

BS137UH

Cater Road

BS139PR

Farmwell Close

BS137PY

Headley Lane

BS137LZ

St Peters Rise

BS137ND

St Peters Rise

BS137BA

Lake Shore Drive

BS137NQ

Durleigh Close

BS138LQ

Orchard Drive

BS137SE

Heggard Close

BS137QR

St Peters Rise

BS138JU

Church Road

BS137BB

Wills Way

BS137BQ

Hillcrest Close

BS139QY

Chaundey Grove

BS137PS

Durville Road

BS137QP

Crantock Avenue

BS139QP

Coleshill Drive

BS137BE

Lake Shore Drive

BS137PX

Pinhay Road

BS137BD

Lake Shore Drive

BS137QU

St Peters Rise

BS137QL

Headley Lane

BS138LA

Queens Road

BS137SL

Cole Mead

BS139RE

Gatcombe Road

BS137LY

St Peters Rise

BS137NP

Headley Park Avenue

BS137PG

Maytree Close

BS139AP

Chaundey Grove

BS137QX

Headley Lane

BS137SH

Goulston Walk

BS139PT

Collinson Road

BS137RT

Whitchurch Road

BS137RL

Avon Road

Data Sources

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