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About

Henleaze is a residential suburb situated in the north of Bristol, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing from the early to mid-20th century. The area is centred around Henleaze Road, which provides local shops and services, creating a self-contained community atmosphere. Its layout is defined by substantial semi-detached and detached homes, often set back from the road with mature gardens, contributing to a consistent and settled streetscape.

The area is notable for the presence of Henleaze Lake, a private swimming club set in a spring-fed quarry, which serves as a focal point for local recreation. Open green space is provided by the Downs, a large expanse of protected parkland on its southern border, offering walking paths and sports fields. This combination of established housing, local amenities, and accessible green areas defines the suburb's character.

Area overview

On average Henleaze has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Henleaze is £83,859 per year. There are 2 schools in Henleaze: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Henleaze is home to around 6,246 people, with a population density of about 4,891.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Henleaze Population
6,246
Population density
4,891.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.73(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-39%)
Shoplifting
8.17(+24%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(+159%)
Burglary
5.92(+113%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,246
84.04%
Other White
298
4.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
120
1.92%
Irish
87
1.39%
Chinese
87
1.39%
Total population: 6,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,189
65.46%
Level 3 (A level)
576
11.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
469
9.63%
No qualifications
298
6.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
158
3.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,290
52.83%
Owns with a mortgage
905
37.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
169
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.31%
Social rents from council
26
1.06%
Total households: 2,442

Property prices in Henleaze

Median price£762,500
Price per sq ft£541
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£654K – £868K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £762,500 (about £541 per square foot) in Henleaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Henleaze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£838,125£550
Semi-Detached36£785,000£546
Terraced17£675,000£532
Flats7£275,000£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Henleaze

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henleaze.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£327,950£540,000£405,000
2017£625,000£310,000£617,500£457,125
2018£615,000£274,950£555,000£439,000
2019£632,500£295,950£565,750£463,500
2020£704,000£287,578£574,500£446,000
2021£630,000£297,500£590,000£497,500
2022£765,000£350,000£705,000£551,250
2023£750,000£294,750£700,000£575,000
2024£842,500£232,204£665,000£601,500
2025£765,000£357,500£785,000£624,750
2026£947,500£260,000£750,000£720,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henleaze.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henleaze.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465£530£433£388
2017£416£526£393£410
2018£480£452£436£440
2019£431£455£439£446
2020£451£366£448£435
2021£505£465£499£496
2022£613£433£519£542
2023£565£425£507£528
2024£547£393£555£510
2025£584£474£548£532
2026£472£358£546£547
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henleaze.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Henleaze in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.