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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 very high crime levels, with around 99 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
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
46.75(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.89(+40%)
Public order
12.27(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+72%)
Other theft
9.63(+71%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Hengrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £470,000.

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
Flats15£185,000
Terraced46£281,000
Semi-Detached50£319,000
Detached3£360,000

10 years median price trend in Hengrove

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

All postcodes in Hengrove

BS140SR

Robinia Walk

BS149AP

Long Eaton Drive

BS149TW

Birchdale Road

BS140RX

Cross Walk

BS149NG

Kylross Avenue

BS149QU

Ridgeway Lane

BS140SQ

Philippa Close

BS140FY

Hengrove Square

BS149SF

Loxton Square

BS140RD

Pyracantha Walk

BS149SN

Walsh Avenue

BS140SW

Great Hayles Road

BS149LE

Gilda Crescent

BS140AT

Holcombe

BS140AY

Western Drive

Data Sources

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