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About

Kingsdown is a residential neighbourhood situated on a steep hill directly east of Bristol city centre. Its streets are lined with Georgian and Victorian terraced housing, many featuring the distinctive local material of Bath stone. The area has a quiet, village-like atmosphere despite its proximity to the urban core, with several independent shops and pubs serving the local community.

The area is defined by its dramatic topography, with narrow lanes and hidden staircases connecting different levels. A notable feature is the Kingsdown Parade, a raised walkway offering views over the city. The neighbourhood is largely residential, with the open space of St. Matthias Park providing a green respite on its southern edge.

Area overview

On average Kingsdown has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year. Kingsdown is home to around 8,681 people, with a population density of about 10,940.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsdown Population
8,681
Population density
10,940.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.8(+188%)
Shoplifting
51.84(+677%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.49(+241%)
Public order
42.97(+552%)
Other theft
34.67(+516%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,550
63.93%
Other White
848
9.77%
Chinese
374
4.31%
African
354
4.08%
Indian
255
2.94%
Total population: 8,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,593
57.92%
Level 3 (A level)
2,126
26.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
458
5.78%
No qualifications
336
4.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
2.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,930

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,761
48.7%
Owns with a mortgage
675
18.67%
Owns outright
548
15.15%
Social rents from council
332
9.18%
Other social rented
171
4.73%
Total households: 3,616

Property prices in Kingsdown

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Kingsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,200,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£564,000
Flats78£325,000
Semi-Detached10£805,500
Terraced13£655,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsdown

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

All postcodes in Kingsdown

BS65SY

Fremantle Road

BS28AU

King Square

BS28HS

Montague Hill South

BS28JJ

Central

BS28LE

Dove Street

BS67AJ

Zetland Road

BS28AZ

King Square

BS28LR

Marlborough Hill Place

BS65UF

Kingsdown Parade

BS28ER

High Kingsdown

BS65UP

Kingsdown Parade

BS67AH

Zetland Road

BS13EL

Merchant Street

BS13HA

Broadmead

BS13NX

Marlborough Street

BS65SW

Springfield Road

BS65SZ

Priors Hill Flats

BS65UJ

Kingsdown Parade

BS66QU

Redland Road

BS28AW

King Square

BS28NQ

Princess Row

BS65PQ

Brookfield Road

BS13EE

Merchant Street

BS28AX

King Square

BS28JR

Hillgrove Street

BS28JE

Dove Street

BS65SG

Gibson Road

BS65UH

Apsley Villas

BS66AF

Kingsley Road

BS66DP

Cotham Road

BS28LU

Dove Street

BS66AA

Eastfield Road

BS13NG

Cherry Lane

BS65DF

Cotham

BS65PN

Cotham Brow

BS65RG

Cheltenham Crescent

BS66AZ

Fremantle Road

BS13EX

Central

Data Sources

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