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About

Horfield ward lies in the north of Bristol, primarily defined by residential streets and local high streets like Gloucester Road and Filton Avenue. The area includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to post-war estates, serving a settled community. It is anchored by several large institutions, including Southmead Hospital and the former Horfield Barracks site, which influence the daily rhythm of the area.

The ward contains the Memorial Stadium, home to Bristol Rovers Football Club, a significant local focus. Open space is provided by Horfield Common and the adjacent Arnos Vale Cemetery, offering recreational ground. The area functions as a practical residential district for the city, with strong transport links along the A38 and railway line supporting its connectivity.

Area overview

On average Horfield has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horfield is £57,128 per year. There are 4 schools in Horfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horfield is home to around 13,838 people, with a population density of about 6,050.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horfield Population
13,838
Population density
6,050.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.12(+98%)
Public order
18.07(+176%)
Vehicle crime
16.55(+471%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.9(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.67(+126%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,726
70.28%
Other White
1,257
9.08%
Indian
451
3.26%
African
407
2.94%
Caribbean
237
1.71%
Total population: 13,839

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,179
45%
Level 3 (A level)
2,383
20.71%
No qualifications
1,393
12.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,131
9.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
761
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 11,509

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,471
27.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,421
26.17%
Owns outright
1,341
24.7%
Social rents from council
668
12.3%
Other social rented
382
7.04%
Total households: 5,429

Property prices in Horfield

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£410
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £475K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Horfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £827,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£559,500£438
Semi-Detached35£440,000£454
Terraced68£400,000£404
Flats30£230,500£390

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421,006£189,500£307,750£293,650
2017£507,500£191,000£295,000£310,000
2018£392,500£197,950£332,000£335,000
2019£325,000£198,750£360,000£327,500
2020£405,000£224,500£350,000£338,750
2021£475,000£215,000£385,000£370,876
2022£578,250£250,000£425,000£385,000
2023£557,500£236,500£435,000£400,000
2024£428,000£234,000£461,000£410,347
2025£585,000£234,500£450,000£415,000
2026£558,000£230,000£417,000£431,556
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395£293£331£277
2017£411£293£321£308
2018£294£310£323£324
2019£309£322£338£323
2020£419£322£361£343
2021£445£351£373£359
2022£428£369£410£402
2023£411£352£443£374
2024£457£388£427£402
2025£420£382£437£409
2026£437£379£421£404
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.

Band A£1,809
Band B£2,111
Band C£2,412
Band D£2,714
Band E£3,317
Band F£3,920
Band G£4,523
Band H£5,427

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Horfield ward.

Local councillors

Carole Anne Jean Johnson

Horfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Horfield

Is Horfield safe?

Horfield records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Horfield?

The median sale price in Horfield is £375,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Horfield?

Horfield has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Horfield?

Horfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Horfield sits around rank 17,874 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Horfield?

The average household income in Horfield is around £57,128 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Horfield?

Horfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Carole Anne Jean Johnson (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Horfield

BS70FF

Bartholomews Square

BS70TS

Kenmore Drive

BS105BX

Maskelyne Avenue

BS105LX

Penrith Gardens

BS70FG

Dorian Road

BS105AP

Rodbourne Road

BS70HT

Sandling Avenue

BS70UN

Monks Park Avenue

BS70ND

Dudley Grove

BS70BT

Court Road

BS70XL

Bishopthorpe Road

BS78UU

Kellaway Avenue

BS105LP

Southmead Road

BS70UB

Monks Park Avenue

BS94QR

Waterdale Gardens

BS105DJ

Wellesley Mews

BS70XE

Priory Gardens

BS105NB

Southmead Road

BS70BS

Darnley Avenue

BS70UD

Monks Park Avenue

BS70PF

Filton Road

BS70AA

Muller Road

BS105FQ

Horfield

BS70PY

Austen Grove

BS70XJ

Manor Farm Cottages

BS70HU

Reynolds Walk

BS105LL

Longford Avenue

BS70XT

Inkerman Close

BS105BY

Maskelyne Avenue

BS70AP

Filton Avenue

BS70HF

Keys Avenue

BS105AG

Bishopthorpe Road

BS70UY

Alderton Road

BS94SW

Abbots Way

BS105DD

Canvey Close

BS105BA

Bishop Manor Road

BS70UH

Monks Park Avenue

BS105BB

Bishop Manor Road

BS70XQ

Manor Court Drive

BS70JQ

Doone Road

BS78SY

Somerton Road

BS105EP

Kelston Road

BS94SN

Wellington Hill West

BS70PN

Shakespeare Avenue

BS105AB

Bishopthorpe Road

BS70XA

Grittleton Road

BS105AQ

Tilling Road

BS70UP

Luckington Road

BS70AZ

Filton Avenue

BS78UW

Hunts Lane

BS70QA

Bartholomews Square

BS70XF

Manor Court Drive

BS94SL

Wellington Hill West

BS78SZ

Wellington Crescent

BS70PG

Filton Road

BS105ET

Wellington Walk

BS105DS

Bredon Nook Road

BS105AH

Tilling Walk

BS70UL

Monks Park Avenue

BS94QY

Wellington Hill West

BS105HB

Reed Close

BS70BZ

Highbury Road

BS105FP

Horfield

BS70HW

Jocelyn Road

BS70PU

Sheridan Road

BS105LY

Penrith Gardens

BS70XU

Inkerman Close

BS70PL

Eden Grove

BS70FN

Bythesea Avenue

BS78UD

Gloucester Road

BS70JX

Caine Road

BS70DQ

Wessex Court

BS70FJ

Sevastopol Road

BS78UP

Western Road

BS105BZ

Cordwell Walk

BS70JA

Laxey Road

BS70PX

Shelley Way

BS70BX

Parkstone Avenue

BS70HA

Boston Road

BS70LJ

Fellowship Bungalows

BS70DA

Highbury Road

BS70NB

Montreal Avenue

BS70NQ

Montreal Avenue

BS105LJ

Kingsholm Road

BS70XG

Greenwood Close

BS105BS

Kendon Drive

BS94QU

Wellington Hill West

BS105BE

Druetts Close

BS70NX

Thackeray

BS105BH

Cherington Road

BS70NW

Shakespeare Avenue

BS70JD

Douglas Road

BS70DD

Bartholomews Square

BS105ED

Whiteleaze

BS70NJ

Montreal Avenue

BS70QB

Bartholomews Square

BS70NL

Green Close

BS70HR

Oakley Road

BS70PJ

Eden Grove

BS70XR

St Lucia Crescent