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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 £370,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £473,500. There are 4 schools in Horfield: 3 primary (0 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: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £407
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £474K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £407 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
Detached11£529,000£437
Semi-Detached36£429,000£428
Terraced71£395,000£404
Flats29£231,000£388

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£231,000£447,500£411,000
2026£529,000£230,000£417,000£420,000
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£384£436£410
2026£437£379£405£403
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