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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

BS149PA

Timberscombe Walk

BS140JN

Whitchurch Lane

BS130FN

Wildflower Avenue

BS149SB

Tarnock Avenue

BS140BW

East Dundry Road

BS140SP

Tracy Close

BS149RL

Malden Mead

BS140GB

Maple Street

BS149SE

Loxton Square

BS140EY

Court Farm Road

BS140AH

Swainswick

BS149NZ

Gilda Square West

BS140JD

Eastnor Road

BS140FX

Elderberry Close

BS149LG

Gilda Crescent

BS140SD

Ash Court

BS149LP

Gladstone Road

BS140ES

Yewcroft Close

BS140JH

Fylton Croft

BS140AR

Thurlestone

BS149JZ

Gilda Close

BS149NT

Fortfield Road

BS149PG

Ridgeway Lane

BS140NP

Bentley Close

BS140DX

Rookery Way

BS149PR

Eastcote Park

BS140HZ

Kilbirnie Road

BS140GR

Hazel Street

BS140RG

Quickthorn Close

BS140GD

Rowan Street

BS149DR

Beechmount Grove

BS149JS

Chessington Avenue

BS149BG

Clive Road

BS140JQ

Littlewood Close

BS149HQ

Manor House Lane

BS130QX

Totshill Drive

BS149LT

Holford Court

BS149TH

Westleigh Park

BS149RQ

Heathfield Crescent

BS140BH

Whitchurch Lane

BS149QZ

Evercreech Road

BS140HW

Long Acre Road

BS140HN

Old Acre Road

BS149PY

Allerton Crescent

BS149NN

Chessington Avenue

BS140SR

Robinia Walk

BS140HG

Eastnor Road

BS149DQ

Hengrove Lane

BS140LH

Leaholme Gardens

BS149LJ

New Fosseway Road

BS140EH

Court Farm Road

BS149PW

Ridgeway Lane

BS149TN

Oakdale Road

BS140BN

Hawkfield Close

BS140EL

Whitchurch Lane

BS149UB

Gorlangton Close

BS149NQ

Kylross Avenue

BS140PW

Washing Pound Lane

BS130FJ

Orchard Avenue

BS140AE

Alverstoke

BS149LR

Fossedale Avenue

BS140HE

Half Acre Close

BS140LB

Tanorth Road

BS149BP

Petherton Road

BS149EW

Chessington Avenue

BS149BY

Dennor Park

BS149UG

Griggfield Walk

BS149RB

Ridgemeade

BS140GP

Christopher Brain Street

BS130FL

Bird House Lane

BS149QH

Ridgemount Gardens

BS130RQ

Bishport Avenue

BS140LT

East Dundry Road

BS140ED

Court Farm Road

BS149PU

Allerton Crescent

BS140RT

King Edward Close

BS149NJ

Wharnecliffe Gardens

BS130FE

William Jessop Way

BS140TL

Whitchurch Lane

BS140NZ

Tanorth Road

BS140UF

Whitchurch Lane

BS140LU

Tanorth Road

BS140EQ

Belland Drive

BS140LY

Tanorth Close

BS149QW

Bracton Drive

BS149AL

Wells Road

BS149DG

Leda Avenue

BS130QP

Totshill Grove

BS130PW

Barbour Road

BS149RU

Clatworthy Drive

BS140AP

Rowacres

BS149PL

Cranleigh Road

BS149LD

Gilda Crescent

BS140DS

Stockton Close

BS140TA

Whitchurch Lane

BS140LR

East Dundry Road

BS140UA

Stoneberry Road

BS140GX

Hazel Street

BS140AJ

Haycombe

BS140NA

Edgefield Road

Data Sources

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