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About

Hengrove is a residential suburb located in the south of Bristol. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes, and more recent developments. It is primarily a practical, family-oriented neighbourhood with several local schools and community facilities serving its residents. The layout is functional, with a focus on providing housing and essential amenities within a relatively self-contained part of the city.

The area is anchored by the large Hengrove Park, which provides extensive green space with sports pitches and play areas. A notable local feature is the former Whitchurch Airport site, whose long, straight runway perimeter road now forms a distinctive cycling and walking path through the park. Retail needs are met by a cluster of shops and services at Hengrove Parade, alongside the larger Imperial Park retail park situated at its eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Hengrove has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hengrove is £48,277 per year. There are 6 schools in Hengrove: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hengrove is home to around 9,862 people, with a population density of about 3,719.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hengrove Population
9,862
Population density
3,719.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.12(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.09(+40%)
Public order
11.66(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.65(+64%)
Other theft
8.92(+58%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,383
85%
Other White
478
4.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
136
1.38%
African
124
1.26%
Indian
110
1.12%
Total population: 9,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,706
21.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,684
21.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,432
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,272
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
977
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 7,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,315
32.28%
Owns outright
1,223
30.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
12.96%
Social rents from council
487
11.95%
Other social rented
362
8.89%
Total households: 4,074

Property prices in Hengrove

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Hengrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hengrove 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£192,000
Semi-Detached44£305,000
Terraced45£285,000

10 years median price trend in Hengrove

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

All postcodes in Hengrove

BS149NE

Wharnecliffe Close

BS149TD

Airport Road

BS140RU

Mile Walk

BS149NQ

Kylross Avenue

BS140SF

Beech Court

BS149LB

Aylmer Crescent

BS149BP

Petherton Road

BS149SG

Loxton Square

BS149LP

Gladstone Road

BS149QX

Ridgeway Lane

BS149RU

Clatworthy Drive

BS149RZ

Tarnock Avenue

BS149TR

Westleigh Park

BS149DS

Circuit Close

BS149SP

New Meadows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.