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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

BS164AA

Lewington Road

BS164BU

Beechen Drive

BS151TB

Lodge Road

BS163NR

Abingdon Road

BS151LB

Hillfields

BS163XH

Forest Road

BS164JX

Ash Grove

BS164JQ

Thicket Avenue

BS164HF

Maple Avenue

BS151NL

King Johns Road

BS163QP

Chatsworth Road

BS164AY

Beachgrove Road

BS163JX

Goodneston Road

BS164PW

Uplands Road

BS151NZ

Kiln Close

BS164JH

Briar Way

BS163RX

Filwood Road

BS163SS

Bexley Road

BS151NE

Prospect Avenue

BS151LW

Lodge Hill

BS164AE

Ledbury Road

BS151ER

Speedwell Road

BS163NT

Honiton Road

BS164HU

The Chase

BS163XG

Idstone Road

BS151PJ

Clare Road

BS164BG

Marshfield Road

BS164JN

Rose Walk

BS164AL

Maywood Road

BS164BQ

Thicket Avenue

BS164AW

Maywood Crescent

BS163SN

Forest Road

BS165BS

Staple Hill Road

BS164AT

Beachgrove Gardens

BS163QE

Lodge Causeway

BS164JU

Uplands Road

BS163JY

Lodge Causeway

BS164JZ

Uplands Road

BS151NA

Charlton Road

BS164AF

Ledbury Road

BS151EW

Speedwell Road

BS164DP

Heathcote Road

BS151LJ

Lodge Road

BS164ED

Briar Way

BS164FB

Maywood Crescent

BS164JE

Frampton Crescent

BS151LH

Welton Walk

BS151LE

Lodge Road

BS164EJ

Quadrant West

BS164BS

Tredegar Road

BS151LU

Handel Cossham Court

BS163EN

Madeline Road

BS163LB

Ridgeway Road

BS164JA

Frampton Crescent

BS151JE

Ingleside Road

BS164EP

Thicket Avenue

BS164AN

Maywood Avenue

BS163QD

Lodge Causeway

BS164DN

Heathcote Walk

BS164LF

Hillfields Avenue

BS151NR

Duncombe Lane

BS164DF

Lyncombe Walk

BS163EH

Ridgeway Road

BS164JY

Uplands Road

BS164EU

Cherry Tree Close

BS163LX

Berkeley Road

BS163DE

Daws Court

BS163SA

Filwood Road

BS164BA

Ash Close

BS164EH

Thicket Avenue

BS163SP

William Street

BS163NS

Abingdon Road

BS151LG

Lodge Road

BS164EB

Briar Way

BS151QQ

Henshaw Close

BS164EW

Glenwood

BS163LJ

Balaclava Road

BS163NP

Acton Road

BS163NQ

Mayfield Park

BS151LL

Lodge Hill

BS151NF

Beaufort Road

BS163ET

Dominion Road

BS151FU

Endeavour Close

BS151QG

Henshaw Walk

BS151QA

St Bedes Road

BS151QN

Wentforth Drive

BS164HT

The Greenway

BS163EQ

Ridgeway Road

BS163QU

Forest Road

BS163LF

Moorlands Road

BS164LD

Market Square

BS164AZ

Parkhurst Avenue

BS164EG

Gorse Hill

BS151QB

Norman Grove

BS164AX

Broadoak Walk

BS163NW

Mayfield Park

BS163NN

Mayfield Park

BS151LZ

Charlton Road

Data Sources

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