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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

BS140RF

Hawksmoor Close

BS140LE

Grass Meers Drive

BS140GH

The Boulevard

BS149UA

Custom Close

BS130PP

Maidenhead Road

BS140DE

Christopher Brain Street

BS140HL

Greenacre Road

BS130FG

Dragonfly Lane

BS140FE

Maes Knoll Close

BS140RH

Pinkhams Twist

BS149SD

Tarnock Avenue

BS140HA

Church Lane

BS140GJ

The Boulevard

BS140SG

Great Hayles Road

BS149NA

Wharnecliffe Gardens

BS149TW

Birchdale Road

BS149BS

Petherton Gardens

BS140NJ

Coulsons Road

BS149TY

Two Acres Road

BS140ND

Edgefield Road

BS149NU

Fortfield Road

BS140HD

Staunbury Cottages

BS149QF

Curland Grove

BS140DW

Longway Avenue

BS140DF

Court Farm Road

BS149DF

Walsh Avenue

BS140AN

Lowbourne

BS149UE

Rodfords Mead

BS149DN

Beechmount Grove

BS130RL

William Jessop Way

BS140UQ

Arrowfield Close

BS140FW

Alder Close

BS149SA

Cornhill Drive

BS130QB

Lampton Grove

BS149PJ

Ridgeway Lane

BS149UQ

Parsons Paddock

BS149LB

Aylmer Crescent

BS140RR

Mile Walk

BS149RZ

Tarnock Avenue

BS140SB

Pinkhams Twist

BS140DQ

Chatterton Green

BS149RA

Evercreech Road

BS149NH

Allerton Gardens

BS140DU

School Close

BS140RB

Bamfield

BS140RQ

Quickthorn Close

BS149RD

Evercreech Road

BS149BW

Petherton Road

BS140NL

Coulsons Road

BS140RY

Great Hayles Road

BS149QU

Ridgeway Lane

BS140JR

Charnwood Road

BS130FB

William Jessop Way

BS130FP

Ladybird Lane

BS140LJ

Leaholme Gardens

BS130QT

Totshill Drive

BS149TB

Hengrove Avenue

BS140BQ

Maes Knoll Close

BS149QR

Cranwell Grove

BS140AL

Sandcroft

BS130EA

Bishport Avenue

BS140JJ

Half Acre Lane

BS140TH

Bamfield

BS140SW

Great Hayles Road

BS140NY

Hennessy Close

BS149AS

Allanmead Road

BS149PS

Eastcote Park

BS140DP

Goodwin Drive

BS149PZ

Allerton Road

BS149BZ

Petherton Road

BS140UD

Abbots Close

BS140GS

Hazel Street

BS149PP

Ridgeway Lane

BS140SL

Mile Walk

BS140RN

Clydesdale Close

BS149JR

Otterford Close

BS140EB

Parkwood Close

BS140AU

Maes Knoll Close

BS130PU

Lampton Avenue

BS140FU

Maes Knoll Close

BS149NP

Fortfield Road

Data Sources

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