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Horfield is a residential district north of Bristol city centre, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside larger inter-war semis and modern developments. The area is anchored by the large Gloucester Road, a long high street offering a range of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets, serving the local community's everyday needs.

A central feature is the 110-acre Horfield Common, which provides extensive green space and is home to the Memorial Stadium, the historic home of Bristol Rovers Football Club. The area is also defined by the presence of HMP Bristol, a prominent local institution. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on local amenities and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Horfield has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horfield is £67,451 per year. Horfield is home to around 7,488 people, with a population density of about 6,944.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Horfield Population

7,488

Population density

6,944.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.32(-3%)

Vehicle crime

16.29(+462%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.02(+54%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.88(-47%)

Public order

7.21(+10%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,800

77.4%

Other White

554

7.39%

African

128

1.71%

White and Asian (mixed)

119

1.59%

Pakistani

111

1.48%

Total population: 7,494

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,204

51.65%

Level 3 (A level)

1,424

22.96%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

536

8.64%

No qualifications

513

8.27%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

284

4.58%

Total 16+ residents: 6,203

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

979

35.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

767

28.06%

Owns outright

760

27.81%

Social rents from council

115

4.21%

Other forms of private rent

1.94%

Total households: 2,733

Property prices in Horfield

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Horfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £722,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Horfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	51	£437,500	£327,500	£390,000	£521,305	£635,100
Semi-Detached	12	£371,050	£321,850	£360,750	£432,500	£487,950
Flats	9	£262,500	£195,000	£230,000	£320,000	£327,824
Detached	2	£471,000	£434,100	£450,500	£491,500	£507,900

10 years median price trend in Horfield

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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