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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 262 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
262
Deprivation level
5/10
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
103.1(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.32(+298%)
Shoplifting
54.03(+717%)
Public order
46.19(+606%)
Other theft
33.98(+504%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Kingsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,348,000.

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
Terraced14£631,500
Semi-Detached8£805,500
Flats82£322,500
Detached1£540,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsdown

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

All postcodes in Kingsdown

BS13BZ

Broad Weir

BS13EX

Central

BS65SY

Fremantle Road

BS28NZ

Montague Street

BS28NF

Princess Row

BS13JS

The Horsefair

BS28JR

Hillgrove Street

BS13RB

Thomas Street

BS13SG

Ninetree Hill

BS28LL

Dove Street

BS65PD

Brookfield Lane

BS13SF

Armada Place

BS65TN

Fremantle Square

BS13HT

The Horsefair

BS65SN

Sydenham Hill

BS28NA

Spring Hill

BS66DP

Cotham Road

BS65TW

St Matthew's Avenue

BS66AZ

Fremantle Road

BS13LZ

Central

BS13ED

Broadmead

BS65UP

Kingsdown Parade

BS65SL

Sydenham Hill

BS66AW

Cotham Brow

BS28NY

Montague Street

BS65SQ

Sydenham Lane

BS66AH

Elmgrove Road

BS13BE

Penn Street

BS28JA

Dove Street South

BS13JP

The Horsefair

BS66AG

Redland Road

BS13JR

The Horsefair

BS65SZ

Priors Hill Flats

BS65SH

Sydenham Road

BS13HH

Broadmead

BS13RW

Stokes Croft

BS66QP

South Road

BS66EQ

Montrose Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.