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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

BS163RD

Lodge Causeway

BS164DB

Forest Walk

BS164EG

Gorse Hill

BS163EL

Vera Road

BS163LY

Berkeley Road

BS164AD

Ledbury Road

BS164AS

Beachgrove Road

BS164DP

Heathcote Road

BS164BY

Beechen Drive

BS164JQ

Thicket Avenue

BS163NX

Abingdon Road

BS164AP

Maywood Crescent

BS163LE

Ridgeway Road

BS164AF

Ledbury Road

BS164AX

Broadoak Walk

BS151LB

Hillfields

BS151NE

Prospect Avenue

BS164JG

Marshfield Road

BS164JX

Ash Grove

BS165BT

Staple Hill Road

BS151LL

Lodge Hill

BS151QQ

Henshaw Close

BS163RG

Chester Park Road

BS164ER

Summerleaze

BS164EU

Cherry Tree Close

BS163RX

Filwood Road

BS163XF

Forest Road

BS164LP

Railway Terrace

BS151LG

Lodge Road

BS164BQ

Thicket Avenue

BS164BZ

Forest Avenue

BS164EA

Briar Way

BS164HT

The Greenway

BS163EN

Madeline Road

BS164EH

Thicket Avenue

BS163EH

Ridgeway Road

BS163LP

Ridgeway Road

BS163PP

Lodge Causeway

BS163QD

Lodge Causeway

BS163RB

Lodge Causeway

BS164JE

Frampton Crescent

BS151TA

Lodge Road

BS164HU

The Chase

BS151LX

Charlton Road

BS151PL

Clare Road

BS163LG

Moorlands Road

BS163NB

Berkeley Road

BS163QA

Enfield Road

BS163QB

Enfield Road

BS151TB

Lodge Road

BS164HE

Maple Avenue

BS164JZ

Uplands Road

BS163LB

Ridgeway Road

BS163NG

Mayfield Park South

BS163RF

Elgin Road

BS164EF

The Rosery

BS164JP

Hillfields Avenue

BS151ST

Hollybrook Park

BS163JR

Balaclava Road

BS163ND

Argyle Road

BS163QF

Mendip View Avenue

BS151NR

Duncombe Lane

BS163LX

Berkeley Road

BS164HA

The Greenway

BS164HW

Gorse Hill

BS163SR

Chewton Close

BS164BS

Tredegar Road

BS164DF

Lyncombe Walk

BS164ES

Cherrytree Crescent

BS151NQ

Elton Road

BS151NX

Clarence Road

BS163PL

Lodge Causeway

BS163QJ

Lodge Causeway

BS164JH

Briar Way

BS151EY

Launceston Road

BS163NQ

Mayfield Park

BS163QQ

Lodge Causeway

BS164EX

Cherrytree Road

BS164JB

Kelston Walk

BS151JZ

Woodland Way

BS151LQ

Lodge Road

BS163NT

Honiton Road

BS163SD

Filwood Road

BS164BT

Forest Avenue

BS151NW

Clarence Road

BS163RY

Filwood Road

BS164AT

Beachgrove Gardens

BS164HJ

Maple Avenue

BS164JJ

Briar Walk

BS151HJ

Ingleside Road

BS151QF

Henshaw Road

BS163PG

Lodge Causeway

BS164AE

Ledbury Road

BS164AG

Ledbury Road

BS164BU

Beechen Drive

BS164DR

Cherrytree Crescent

BS164ED

Briar Way

BS164LW

Thicket Road

Data Sources

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