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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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £320,500 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
Terraced58£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

BS164AZ

Parkhurst Avenue

BS151PH

Selkirk Road

BS163DE

Daws Court

BS163NR

Abingdon Road

BS164BA

Ash Close

BS164EL

Glendale

BS151NN

King Johns Road

BS163JA

Lodge Causeway

BS163SS

Bexley Road

BS163XG

Idstone Road

BS164JN

Rose Walk

BS151QE

Woodland Way

BS163ER

Halstock Avenue

BS164FB

Maywood Crescent

BS164PW

Uplands Road

BS151JG

Ingleside Road

BS151LE

Lodge Road

BS151LW

Lodge Hill

BS163PH

Russell Road

BS163QE

Lodge Causeway

BS165BX

Staple Hill Road

BS151QA

St Bedes Road

BS163ET

Dominion Road

BS163JX

Goodneston Road

BS163PJ

Russell Road

BS164DJ

Thicket Avenue

BS164DN

Heathcote Walk

BS163AX

Irena Road

BS163LA

Ridgeway Road

BS163RZ

Filwood Road

BS164DD

Woodcote Walk

BS164DH

Thicket Avenue

BS151LU

Handel Cossham Court

BS164BG

Marshfield Road

BS164EQ

Thicket Avenue

BS164JF

Marshfield Road

BS164LE

Market Square

BS165AH

Staple Hill Road

BS165AJ

Millward Grove

BS163LU

Linden Close

BS163NY

Abingdon Road

BS164BJ

Three Oaks Close

BS164JD

Frampton Crescent

BS164LR

Clifford Road

BS163JE

Justice Road

BS163LF

Moorlands Road

BS163RQ

Chester Park Road

BS163SP

William Street

BS164JS

Market Square

BS151PQ

Clare Road

BS151PJ

Clare Road

BS151SX

Hollybrook Park

BS163QX

Forest Road

BS164DA

Forest Avenue

BS164EE

Rosedale Road

BS151LR

Cottrell Avenue

BS151LT

Charlton Road

BS151ND

Elton Road

BS151QJ

Coulson Walk

BS163EQ

Ridgeway Road

BS163EW

Dominion Road

BS164AY

Beachgrove Road

BS164HB

The Greenway

BS164HD

Summerleaze

BS151QB

Norman Grove

BS163QG

Ridgeway Road

BS163QN

Lodge Causeway

BS164HG

Quadrant East

BS151FH

Ingleside Close

BS151LJ

Lodge Road

BS151NB

Charlton Road

BS163XH

Forest Road

BS164HQ

Quadrant East

BS164LA

Holly Grove

BS151NY

Lodgeside Gardens

BS163BE

Chester Park Road

BS163LZ

Fitzroy Road

BS163NJ

Mayfield Park North

BS164AW

Maywood Crescent

BS151LA

Claymore Crescent

BS151QH

Woodland Way

BS164HR

Furze Road

BS163NA

Berkeley Road

BS163NL

Mayfield Avenue

BS163QH

Poplar Place

BS164AA

Lewington Road

BS164AR

Maywood Road

BS164EB

Briar Way

BS164LN

Thicket Road

BS151EP

Launceston Road

BS163QP

Chatsworth Road

BS163NU

Honiton Road

BS163SA

Filwood Road

BS164BX

Beechen Drive

BS151ER

Speedwell Road

BS163QT

Forest Road

BS164AB

Lewington Road

BS164DW

Heathcote Walk

BS151FU

Endeavour Close

BS151QD

Woodland Way

Data Sources

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