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About

Hillfields is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Bristol, bordered by the M32 motorway and the neighbourhoods of Stapleton and Fishponds. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including terraced homes and low-rise flats, alongside older Victorian properties. Its topography includes gentle slopes and several green spaces that provide views across the city.

A notable local feature is the Purdown Percy, a large, historic anti-aircraft gun positioned on Purdown. The area contains the Purdown BT Tower and is crossed by the Frome Valley Walkway, a green corridor following the river. Community life is supported by local schools, shops, and the Hillfields Park Hub, which serves as a focal point for residents.

Area overview

On average Hillfields has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillfields is £49,834 per year. There are 5 schools in Hillfields: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillfields is home to around 13,153 people, with a population density of about 6,421.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillfields Population
13,153
Population density
6,421.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.33(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.27(+9%)
Public order
12.47(+91%)
Shoplifting
9.5(+44%)
Other theft
8.52(+51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,161
62.05%
Other White
1,042
7.92%
Pakistani
794
6.04%
African
605
4.6%
Indian
463
3.52%
Total population: 13,153

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,218
31.1%
No qualifications
2,044
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,793
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,405
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,100
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 10,348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,689
33.56%
Owns outright
1,350
26.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
940
18.68%
Social rents from council
692
13.75%
Other social rented
198
3.93%
Total households: 5,033

Property prices in Hillfields

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Hillfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £617,897.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillfields 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 Hillfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced66£327,500
Semi-Detached45£321,000
Detached3£330,000
Flats25£174,100

10 years median price trend in Hillfields

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

All postcodes in Hillfields

BS164HS

Gorse Hill

BS164DB

Forest Walk

BS163AX

Irena Road

BS164HL

Summerleaze

BS151NY

Lodgeside Gardens

BS163PR

Lodge Causeway

BS151PH

Selkirk Road

BS164AH

Ledbury Road

BS163LQ

Moorlands Road

BS164JL

Briar Way

BS164HH

Maple Avenue

BS163JQ

Parnall Road

BS163JR

Balaclava Road

BS163QQ

Lodge Causeway

BS151JG

Ingleside Road

BS163NX

Abingdon Road

BS164HB

The Greenway

BS164EQ

Thicket Avenue

BS163LZ

Fitzroy Road

BS164HA

The Greenway

BS164AP

Maywood Crescent

BS163LW

Ridgeway Road

BS164DJ

Thicket Avenue

BS163QY

Forest Road

BS163ST

Forest Road

BS164LW

Thicket Road

BS164EY

Cherrytree Road

BS163NZ

Abingdon Road

BS164LR

Clifford Road

BS163EG

Ridgeway Road

BS164JB

Kelston Walk

BS164HJ

Maple Avenue

BS164EE

Rosedale Road

BS164EA

Briar Way

BS163RG

Chester Park Road

BS163EF

Ridgeway Road

BS163NB

Berkeley Road

BS163JG

Parnall Road

BS151LS

Charlton Road

BS164HW

Gorse Hill

BS151ND

Elton Road

BS165BX

Staple Hill Road

BS164AD

Ledbury Road

BS151NJ

Elbury Avenue

BS163QT

Forest Road

BS164DD

Woodcote Walk

BS164AR

Maywood Road

BS164HE

Maple Avenue

BS151LA

Claymore Crescent

BS163RA

Lodge Causeway

BS151PB

Clarence Road

BS163EP

Dominion Road

BS164JW

Hillfields Avenue

BS163QZ

Charminster Road

BS163ND

Argyle Road

BS151QD

Woodland Way

BS163PH

Russell Road

BS163QR

Chatsworth Road

BS151LQ

Lodge Road

BS151PQ

Clare Road

BS163PP

Lodge Causeway

BS151LR

Cottrell Avenue

BS164HG

Quadrant East

BS151QE

Woodland Way

BS151NQ

Elton Road

BS163NY

Abingdon Road

BS151QF

Henshaw Road

BS164EZ

The Greenway

BS163QH

Poplar Place

BS163RZ

Filwood Road

BS164HD

Summerleaze

BS163EW

Dominion Road

BS151NN

King Johns Road

BS163LY

Berkeley Road

BS164JJ

Briar Walk

BS151NP

Esson Road

BS164EN

Quadrant West

BS164LB

Willow Grove

BS164AQ

Ledbury Road

BS163PG

Lodge Causeway

BS164AG

Ledbury Road

BS151EP

Launceston Road

BS163LH

Tiverton Walk

BS151AW

Woodland Way

BS164JF

Marshfield Road

BS163RY

Filwood Road

BS163NF

Mayfield Park South

BS163JF

Parnall Road

BS163QG

Ridgeway Road

BS164BY

Beechen Drive

BS165BT

Staple Hill Road

BS163ES

Dominion Road

BS164LA

Holly Grove

BS163NJ

Mayfield Park North

BS164AB

Lewington Road

BS151LY

Charlton Road

BS163NG

Mayfield Park South

BS164EL

Glendale

BS163PW

Worcester Close

BS164DE

Woodcote Road

Data Sources

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