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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horfield is £57,209 per year. There are 5 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
130
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.4%
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
60.85(+85%)
Public order
17.92(+172%)
Vehicle crime
16.33(+461%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.61(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+78%)
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

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £393,750 in Horfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £827,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horfield 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 Horfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£642,500
Flats32£245,000
Semi-Detached38£450,000
Terraced60£413,000

10 years median price trend in Horfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horfield.

Data Sources

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