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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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 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
Terraced19£260,000

10 years median price trend in Highridge

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

Data Sources

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