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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

BS164LP

Railway Terrace

BS163LG

Moorlands Road

BS163EL

Vera Road

BS164JS

Market Square

BS164PN

Gorse Hill

BS151QJ

Coulson Walk

BS164HQ

Quadrant East

BS164DR

Cherrytree Crescent

BS163LU

Linden Close

BS163XF

Forest Road

BS163QL

Ivy Lane

BS151ST

Hollybrook Park

BS163LP

Ridgeway Road

BS163LT

Rowan Close

BS164ES

Cherrytree Crescent

BS151FH

Ingleside Close

BS151PG

Tower Road

BS151JZ

Woodland Way

BS151SX

Hollybrook Park

BS164EF

The Rosery

BS151QH

Woodland Way

BS151NT

Hollybrook Trading Estate

BS163ER

Halstock Avenue

BS151NW

Clarence Road

BS164DH

Thicket Avenue

BS165AJ

Millward Grove

BS164EX

Cherrytree Road

BS164JT

Ash Grove

BS163QS

Lodge Causeway

BS151QP

Woodland Close

BS163NE

Argyle Road

BS164HR

Furze Road

BS163EJ

Ridgeway Road

BS163PQ

Lodge Causeway

BS163PL

Lodge Causeway

BS164BJ

Three Oaks Close

BS151HJ

Ingleside Road

BS164ER

Summerleaze

BS151NX

Clarence Road

BS151LT

Charlton Road

BS164BX

Beechen Drive

BS164JR

Hillfields Avenue

BS164JP

Hillfields Avenue

BS163RQ

Chester Park Road

BS164DG

Beechen Drive

BS165AH

Staple Hill Road

BS163JB

Lodge Causeway

BS163QX

Forest Road

BS164LN

Thicket Road

BS164AJ

Maywood Road

BS163JE

Justice Road

BS151TA

Lodge Road

BS164BE

Marshfield Road

BS163SD

Filwood Road

BS163RF

Elgin Road

BS163NL

Mayfield Avenue

BS164AS

Beachgrove Road

BS164DW

Heathcote Walk

BS163RB

Lodge Causeway

BS163PJ

Russell Road

BS163LA

Ridgeway Road

BS151LX

Charlton Road

BS163NU

Honiton Road

BS151LP

Hillfields

BS163QB

Enfield Road

BS151PA

Avondale Works

BS163QA

Enfield Road

BS163BE

Chester Park Road

BS164LE

Market Square

BS164BP

Forest Avenue

BS164BZ

Forest Avenue

BS164JG

Marshfield Road

BS163NA

Berkeley Road

BS163JZ

Ridgeway Road

BS151PL

Clare Road

BS164ET

Cherrytree Crescent

BS164BT

Forest Avenue

BS163RD

Lodge Causeway

BS164DL

Heathcote Road

BS163LE

Ridgeway Road

BS164JD

Frampton Crescent

BS163PY

Hillfields

BS151EY

Launceston Road

BS151LF

Hillfields

BS151NG

Elton Road

BS163JA

Lodge Causeway

BS151QL

Woodland Way

BS163QF

Mendip View Avenue

BS163SR

Chewton Close

BS151WW

Elton Road

BS163JP

Lodge Causeway

BS164DA

Forest Avenue

BS164AU

Beachgrove Road

BS164DQ

Beechen Drive

BS151FT

Charlton Road

BS151NH

Lodgeside Avenue

BS163QN

Lodge Causeway

BS163QJ

Lodge Causeway

BS163NH

Mayfield Park North

BS151NB

Charlton Road

Data Sources

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