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About

Highridge is a residential neighbourhood situated on the southeastern edge of Bristol. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with many semi-detached and terraced homes lining its quiet, sloping streets. It functions primarily as a commuter area, offering views across the city from its elevated position. Local amenities are centred around the Highridge Green shopping parade, which serves the community's daily needs.

The area is notable for its proximity to the large, open expanse of Stockwood Open Space, providing accessible green fields and playing areas. A distinctive local landmark is the historic Church of St. Barnabas, which stands prominently on the ridge. The community is served by several local schools and has good transport links into the city centre, maintaining a practical and settled atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Highridge has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highridge is £43,125 per year. There are 2 schools in Highridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highridge is home to around 6,266 people, with a population density of about 5,325.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highridge Population
6,266
Population density
5,325.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.88(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-31%)
Public order
10.05(+53%)
Other theft
7.34(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,423
86.55%
Other White
320
5.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
120
1.92%
African
111
1.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.73%
Total population: 6,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,301
27.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
888
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
785
16.48%
Level 3 (A level)
712
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
628
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,763

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
823
32.93%
Owns with a mortgage
606
24.25%
Owns outright
567
22.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
9.76%
Other social rented
189
7.56%
Total households: 2,499

Property prices in Highridge

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Highridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £453,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highridge 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 Highridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£430,000
Flats6£182,500
Semi-Detached17£275,000
Terraced20£268,500

10 years median price trend in Highridge

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

All postcodes in Highridge

BS138NJ

Coldpark Road

BS138DN

Sandburrows Road

BS138NA

Elmtree Drive

BS138PH

Queens Road

BS138HB

Cutler Road

BS138HQ

Eastridge Drive

BS138PN

Broadway Road

BS138DT

Dangerfield Avenue

BS138QF

Queens Road

BS138RF

The Coppice

BS138QQ

Four Acres

BS138RA

Four Acres

BS138NS

Stillman Close

BS138NY

The Ridings

BS138QG

Queens Road

BS138RN

Sherrin Way

BS138RL

Horsepool Road

BS138DQ

Spartley Drive

BS138AA

Highridge Green

BS138SF

Brinmead Walk

BS138DZ

Cutler Road

BS138NQ

Four Acres

BS138DJ

Spartley Walk

BS138LY

Elmtree Drive

BS138PW

Keble Avenue

BS138RD

Four Acres

BS138RR

Hersey Gardens

BS138ED

Sandburrows Walk

BS138EH

Elm Hayes

BS138PS

Templeland Road

BS138SJ

Bearbridge Road

BS138AB

Highridge Green

BS138DU

Costiland Drive

BS138DX

Dangerfield Avenue

BS138HR

Wyatt Close

BS138LW

Gullon Walk

BS138DP

Rye Close

BS138RB

Four Acres

BS138HF

Fernsteed Road

BS138HG

Eastridge Drive

BS138LT

King Georges Road

BS138NP

Highmead Gardens

BS138PA

Peart Drive

BS138RP

Sherrin Way

BS138PL

Riverland Drive

BS138QW

Four Acres Close

BS138LS

King Georges Road

BS138SD

Redford Crescent

BS138BW

Geoffrey Close

BS138SE

Bearbridge Road

BS138NX

The Ridings

BS138QH

Borleyton Walk

BS138RJ

Sherrin Way

BS138RY

Billand Close

BS138DH

Spartley Drive

BS138RZ

Redford Crescent

BS138AW

Acorn Grove

BS138PP

Keble Avenue

BS138RX

Sherrin Way

BS138PY

Leyland Walk

BS138LX

King Georges Road

BS138RT

Sherrin Way

BS138RU

Sherrin Way

BS138DL

Marlepit Grove

BS138JA

Highridge Road

BS138DR

Sandburrows Road

BS138JD

Eastridge Drive

BS138LB

Queens Road

BS138LR

King Georges Road

BS138QA

Queen's Road

BS138DW

Mow Barton

BS138EY

St Nicholas Mews

BS138HS

Highridge Road

BS138NU

The Ridings

BS138QT

Rossiter Grange

BS138EU

Stillman Close

BS138SB

Redford Walk

BS138HW

Wyatt Avenue

BS138ND

Huntingham Road

BS138RQ

Sherrin Way

BS138HY

Highridge Road

BS138NH

Four Acres

BS138PT

Keble Avenue

BS138QL

Borleyton Walk

BS138HJ

Highridge Road

BS138NG

Gullon Walk

BS138PX

Paybridge Road

BS138JB

Highridge Road

BS138PR

Waterbridge Road

BS138DF

Dancey Mead

BS138NW

Turtlegate Avenue

BS138HU

Highridge Road

BS138QP

Grange Lane

BS138DS

Dangerfield Avenue

BS138HD

Fernsteed Road

BS138NF

Millground Road

BS138PQ

Queens Road

BS138QN

Four Acres Close

BS138RG

Four Acres

BS138HN

Highridge Crescent

Data Sources

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