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Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

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About

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park is a residential ward in the southern suburbs of Bristol. It is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, including the large Hengrove Park development, alongside older pockets of pre-1930s homes. The area is bounded by the A37 Wells Road to the east and includes the open grounds of the former Hengrove Hospital site. Local amenities are focused around community hubs like the Hengrove Park Leisure Centre and the Whitchurch Library.

The ward contains significant green spaces, most notably the expansive Hengrove Park itself, which features sports pitches, play areas, and a war memorial. The northern edge is marked by the Novers Hill area, with its mix of industrial units and housing. A key local feature is the presence of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, which skirts the ward's eastern boundary, providing a traffic-free route for cyclists and pedestrians into the city.

Area overview

On average Hengrove and Whitchurch Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park is £50,309 per year. There are 10 schools in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Hengrove and Whitchurch Park is home to around 18,711 people, with a population density of about 3,404.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Population
18,711
Population density
3,404.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.86(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.29(+29%)
Public order
11.86(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.99(+54%)
Other theft
9.3(+65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,434
87.83%
Other White
766
4.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
226
1.21%
African
176
0.94%
Indian
160
0.86%
Total population: 18,711

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,278
21.77%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,153
20.94%
Level 3 (A level)
2,784
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,457
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,828
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 15,060

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,919
37.71%
Owns with a mortgage
2,513
32.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
906
11.71%
Social rents from council
690
8.91%
Other social rented
473
6.11%
Total households: 7,740

Property prices in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

Based on 238 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hengrove and Whitchurch 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 Hengrove and Whitchurch Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached105£320,000
Terraced90£280,000
Flats29£165,000
Detached14£400,000

10 years median price trend in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park.

All postcodes in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park

BS140DG

St Loe Close

BS140EJ

Whitchurch Lane

BS130RB

Lockemor Road

BS140JE

Beckford Gardens

BS140SY

Great Hayles Road

BS140JP

Whitchurch Lane

BS149LA

Gilda Crescent

BS140GL

The Boulevard

BS140GN

Christopher Brain Street

BS140JL

Whitchurch Lane

BS140GW

Hazel Street

BS149QG

Exton Close

BS149NG

Kylross Avenue

BS149DB

The Parade

BS140RX

Cross Walk

BS140GU

Hazel Street

BS149RG

Heathfield Crescent

BS140PB

Wells Road

BS140HJ

Long Acre Road

BS140JT

Foxcombe Road

BS130RA

Bittle Mead

BS130QA

Lampton Grove

BS149SQ

Walsh Avenue

BS140TY

Whitchurch Lane

BS130SA

Knightsbridge Park

BS130PZ

Lampton Avenue

BS140ST

Oatlands Avenue

BS149TP

Shaw Gardens

BS140RW

Mile Walk

BS149NB

Valentine Close

BS149NX

Fortfield Road

BS149QJ

Wansdyke Court

BS149AY

Drayton Close

BS140TZ

Whitchurch Lane

BS130EB

William Jessop Way

BS140LX

Tanorth Road

BS140EA

Parkwood Close

BS140XD

Maes Knoll Close

BS140HR

Creswicke Road

BS140GE

The Boulevard

BS149AT

Ravenhead Drive

BS140DN

Longway Avenue

BS149TR

Westleigh Park

BS140JU

Charnwood Road

BS140BF

Isabella Road

BS149LF

Gilda Crescent

BS140SE

Oak Court

BS149BJ

Airport Road

BS130RD

Totshill Drive

BS149PT

Allerton Road

BS149UF

Griggfield Walk

BS140LP

East Dundry Road

BS130QH

Lampton Avenue

BS140RL

Clydesdale Close

BS149YE

Wedgwood Close

BS149QE

Winsham Close

BS149LS

Fossedale Avenue

BS149DP

Whitwell Road

BS149SW

Tyning Close

BS140JA

Birch Croft

BS140UJ

Bee Orchid Close

BS140PD

Wells Close

BS140TN

Whitchurch Lane

BS140AA

Heatherdene

BS140ET

Gooseland Close

BS149TZ

Two Acres Road

BS130QG

Witch Hazel Road

BS149SF

Loxton Square

BS140LW

East Dundry Road

BS140GQ

Christopher Brain Street

BS140AT

Holcombe

BS140LS

East Dundry Road

BS149TD

Airport Road

BS130QW

Shortwood Road

BS149TL

Westleigh Park

BS149TJ

Westleigh Park

BS149TG

Cadogan Road

BS149YB

Minton Close

BS140LF

Grass Meers Drive

BS149QT

Fortfield Road

BS149HY

Gilda Parade

BS130QU

Totshill Drive

BS149JX

Gilda Close

BS130QL

Shortwood Walk

BS140TQ

Bamfield

BS149AZ

Andereach Close

BS140EG

Court Farm Road

BS140HH

Maplestone Road

BS140AY

Western Drive

BS149QX

Ridgeway Lane

BS140TB

Whitchurch Lane

BS149RE

Allerton Road

BS140XA

Maes Knoll Close

BS149RH

Chiltern Close

BS140AW

Ashwicke

BS140HX

Churston Close

BS149PN

Ridgeway Lane

BS149DE

Walsh Avenue

BS140AX

Great Hayles Road

BS149LN

New Fosseway Road

Data Sources

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