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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. The median sale price in Horfield is £375,000 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £474,500. 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

All postcodesin Horfield

BS70JW

Beverley Road

BS78SP

Wellington Hill

BS105DR

Southmead Road

BS70PE

Filton Avenue

BS105ES

Kelston Road

BS70NY

Auden Mead

BS70HH

Keys Avenue

BS70BA

Filton Avenue

BS105AR

Francombe Grove

BS70BN

Bayswater Road

BS70PA

Filton Road

BS70NP

Keats Court

BS94DJ

Duckett Fields

BS70JE

Douglas Road

BS105BW

Farington Road

BS70XP

Dorian Close

BS105LH

Kingsholm Road

BS70XH

Court Close

BS105AE

Bishopthorpe Road

BS70FH

Seacole Street

BS70UZ

Grittleton Road

BS105NF

Southmead Road

BS70PH

Eden Grove

BS105NH

Southmead Road

BS70PR

Bronte Walk

BS70JP

Toronto Road

BS105EY

Kelston Gardens

BS70XN

Dorian Road

BS70UQ

St Aldwyns Close

BS105FG

Bilbie Close

BS70UW

Luckington Road

BS105LR

Kendon Way

BS70PD

Filton Road

BS70AW

Filton Grove

BS70HG

Keys Avenue

BS105BL

Cherington Road

BS78UG

Gloucester Road

BS70BY

Parkstone Avenue

BS105BN

Farington Road

BS78UF

Gloucester Road

BS70UE

Monks Park Avenue

BS105AF

Bishopthorpe Road

BS105BJ

Cherington Road

BS70BU

Court Road

BS105AX

Butterfield Road

BS70HL

Keys Avenue

BS94QT

Wellington Hill West

BS70JU

Toronto Road

BS70DF

Wessex Avenue

BS105BU

Kendon Drive

BS70PZ

Eliot Close

BS70XW

Dorian Road

BS70JL

Beverley Road

BS94QN

Waterdale Close

BS70NG

Hazel Grove

BS70UG

Northwick Road

BS105EW

Horfield

BS70QX

Larkin Place

BS78UR

Western Road

BS105EA

Southmead Road

BS105AW

Rodbourne Road

BS70FL

Azov Close

BS70NA

Montreal Avenue

BS70HB

Boston Road

BS105NJ

Seagry Close

BS70AN

Filton Grove

BS70PQ

Eden Grove

BS78US

Weston Crescent

BS70AB

Muller Road

BS105DF

Bell Close

BS105BP

Kendon Drive

BS105BD

Bishop Manor Road

BS70UR

Biddestone Road

BS70DB

Wessex Avenue

BS70PS

Cropthorne Road South

BS105LN

Greenfield Avenue

BS70UA

Monks Park Avenue

BS105AJ

Rudhall Grove

BS105AA

Bishopthorpe Road

BS105BG

Tayman Close

BS105AY

Butterfield Close

BS70JN

Beverley Road

BS105AS

Rodbourne Road

BS105EU

Wellington Walk

BS70XY

Filton Road

BS70PB

Filton Road

BS70QU

Bronte Walk

BS70EZ

Reynolds Walk

BS105DA

Maskelyne Avenue

BS105EX

Woodchester Road

BS105FH

Bishopthorpe Lane

BS70HJ

Keys Avenue

BS70TT

Kenmore Drive

BS78SR

Wellington Hill

BS70XD

Grittleton Road

BS70HD

Boston Road

BS70NE

Murdoch Square

BS105EN

Southmead Road

BS70HE

Boston Road

BS70AR

Filton Avenue