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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 moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £748,000 in Henleaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Henleaze 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 Henleaze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£820,000
Semi-Detached42£779,500
Terraced23£577,500
Flats3£375,000

10 years median price trend in Henleaze

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

Data Sources

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