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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 98 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
98
Deprivation level
8/10
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
53.52(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-15%)
Public order
11.33(+72%)
Other theft
8.06(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.37(+13%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 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
Detached2£317,500
Flats27£192,000
Semi-Detached39£335,780
Terraced61£335,000

10 years median price trend in Hillfields

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

All postcodes in Hillfields

BS151WW

Elton Road

BS151LP

Hillfields

BS163PY

Hillfields

BS164AN

Maywood Avenue

BS164HH

Maple Avenue

BS151PA

Avondale Works

BS163NP

Acton Road

BS163QR

Chatsworth Road

BS163QU

Forest Road

BS164DQ

Beechen Drive

BS164JT

Ash Grove

BS151NG

Elton Road

BS151NP

Esson Road

BS163JG

Parnall Road

BS163NZ

Abingdon Road

BS163QL

Ivy Lane

BS151PB

Clarence Road

BS163EJ

Ridgeway Road

BS163NH

Mayfield Park North

BS164ET

Cherrytree Crescent

BS164HL

Summerleaze

BS151PG

Tower Road

BS163NS

Abingdon Road

BS163QS

Lodge Causeway

BS164HF

Maple Avenue

BS164JU

Uplands Road

BS164JW

Hillfields Avenue

BS151LZ

Charlton Road

BS163QZ

Charminster Road

BS151NL

King Johns Road

BS163LQ

Moorlands Road

BS164HS

Gorse Hill

BS164JR

Hillfields Avenue

BS151NA

Charlton Road

BS151NJ

Elbury Avenue

BS151QP

Woodland Close

BS163NW

Mayfield Park

BS164AJ

Maywood Road

BS164JL

Briar Way

BS164JY

Uplands Road

BS151LH

Welton Walk

BS164LB

Willow Grove

BS151EW

Speedwell Road

BS151NF

Beaufort Road

BS163EG

Ridgeway Road

BS163ST

Forest Road

BS164DL

Heathcote Road

BS164JA

Frampton Crescent

BS163JZ

Ridgeway Road

BS163SN

Forest Road

BS164AU

Beachgrove Road

BS164LF

Hillfields Avenue

BS165BS

Staple Hill Road

BS151JE

Ingleside Road

BS151LS

Charlton Road

BS151LY

Charlton Road

BS163JQ

Parnall Road

BS163QY

Forest Road

BS163NE

Argyle Road

BS163PQ

Lodge Causeway

BS164DG

Beechen Drive

BS164EJ

Quadrant West

BS163LJ

Balaclava Road

BS163NF

Mayfield Park South

BS163PR

Lodge Causeway

BS164AQ

Ledbury Road

BS163EF

Ridgeway Road

BS163JF

Parnall Road

BS163LT

Rowan Close

BS151LF

Hillfields

BS151QN

Wentforth Drive

BS163LH

Tiverton Walk

BS163NN

Mayfield Park

BS164BP

Forest Avenue

BS164EN

Quadrant West

BS151AW

Woodland Way

BS163EP

Dominion Road

BS163ES

Dominion Road

BS163JY

Lodge Causeway

BS163PW

Worcester Close

BS164AH

Ledbury Road

BS164DE

Woodcote Road

BS164EP

Thicket Avenue

BS164EZ

The Greenway

BS151NT

Hollybrook Trading Estate

BS163JP

Lodge Causeway

BS164EW

Glenwood

BS164EY

Cherrytree Road

BS163JB

Lodge Causeway

BS164PN

Gorse Hill

BS151FT

Charlton Road

BS151NH

Lodgeside Avenue

BS151QG

Henshaw Walk

BS151QL

Woodland Way

BS163RA

Lodge Causeway

BS164AL

Maywood Road

BS164BE

Marshfield Road

BS164LD

Market Square

BS151NZ

Kiln Close

BS163LW

Ridgeway Road

Data Sources

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