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About

Knowle ward lies on the southern slopes of Bristol, characterised by residential streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and services clustered along Wells Road and Redcatch Road. Knowle is bordered by Totterdown to the north and Filwood to the south, forming a continuous urban area. Housing varies from larger properties on the higher ground to more modest terraces further down the slope.

The ward includes Redcatch Park, a notable green space with a community garden and a popular children's play area. Public transport links, particularly bus routes along the main roads, connect residents to Bristol city centre. The local library on Filwood Broadway serves as a community hub. Knowle's topography offers views across parts of the city from its elevated sections.

Area overview

On average Knowle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knowle is £55,450 per year. There are 4 schools in Knowle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knowle is home to around 14,046 people, with a population density of about 6,183.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knowle Population
14,046
Population density
6,183.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.43(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.52(+3%)
Public order
8.47(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.97(+22%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(+164%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,192
79.69%
Other White
885
6.3%
Pakistani
389
2.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
258
1.84%
African
214
1.52%
Total population: 14,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,125
37.21%
No qualifications
2,144
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,650
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,412
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,002
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 11,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,914
35.39%
Owns outright
1,640
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
761
14.07%
Social rents from council
687
12.7%
Other social rented
245
4.53%
Total households: 5,408

Property prices in Knowle

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Knowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knowle 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 Knowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£400,000
Flats18£236,500
Semi-Detached44£352,500
Terraced69£490,000

10 years median price trend in Knowle

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

All postcodes in Knowle

BS42JQ

Maxse Road

BS41LX

Ilminster Avenue

BS42SE

Wellgarth Road

BS149AA

Wells Road

BS35BU

Sylvia Avenue

BS41AZ

Exmouth Road

BS42QN

Wells Road

BS41DW

Tavistock Walk

BS42RE

Broad Walk

BS42RG

Stoneleigh Crescent

BS42DF

Wells Road

BS42DQ

St Agnes Gardens

BS42TL

Greenleaze

BS41AL

Andover Road

BS41EE

Newquay Road

BS42JN

Hampden Road

BS42NL

Priory Road

BS42PH

Wells Road

BS35DU

Ravenhill Avenue

BS42TT

Springleaze

BS42UZ

Broadfield Road

BS42XG

Queenshill Road

BS41DX

Crediton Crescent

BS42PS

Hengrove Road

BS42LW

Buller Road

BS42SG

Kingshill Road

BS42XN

Somerdale Avenue

BS41AA

Salcombe Road

BS42HL

Calcott Road

BS42LE

Greenmore Road

BS42TZ

Spring Gardens

BS41EA

Newquay Road

BS42JJ

Harrowdene Road

BS42SR

The Square

BS42XH

Somerdale Avenue

BS43DG

Sydenham Road

BS42AE

Crossways Mews

BS41BT

Ilminster Avenue

BS42HX

Somerset Road

BS41AQ

Salcombe Road

BS41DH

Daventry Road

BS42LD

Merfield Road

BS42NB

Priory Road

BS42RS

Broad Walk

BS35JA

Wedmore Vale

BS42JH

Marston Road

BS42PY

Wells Road

BS42AF

Axbridge Terrace

BS42HU

Somerset Road

BS35EE

Redcatch Road

BS41BL

Minehead Road

BS42HD

Calcott Road

BS42PX

Wells Road

BS42TA

Wellgarth Walk

BS41BU

Dunster Road

BS42LU

Queens Road

BS41BZ

Chilton Road

BS41AP

Stockwood Crescent

BS42LJ

Langham Road

BS42RP

Melbury Road

BS42UJ

Shapcott Close

BS42JP

Cleeve Road

BS42PT

Wells Road

BS42QB

Wells Road

BS42TN

Queensdale Crescent

BS41GE

Tavistock Road

BS42DP

Bayham Road

BS42EU

Woodbridge Road

BS42UG

Broadfield Road

BS43DF

Sydenham Road

BS149TA

Airport Road

BS35EH

Wingfield Road

BS42UW

Broadfield Road

BS41AN

Stockwood Crescent

BS42HE

Calcott Road

BS42RU

Axbridge Road

BS42RY

Broad Walk

BS42TH

Greenleaze

BS41BG

Teignmouth Road

BS42DR

Bayham Road

BS42NH

St Martins Road

BS42SH

St Martins Walk

BS42SQ

Crossways Road

BS42SW

Kingshill Road

BS41AF

Somerdale Avenue

BS42NG

St Martins Road

BS42QG

Wells Road

BS41DS

Newquay Road

BS42NA

Talbot Road

BS35DY

Redcatch Road

BS41AG

Salcombe Road

BS41DU

Crediton Crescent

BS42JG

Maxse Road

BS41AB

Salcombe Road

BS41DT

Bodmin Walk

BS42AX

Wells Road

BS42LG

Withleigh Road

BS42UT

Ponsford Road

BS149AD

Imperial Walk

BS35EB

Beckington Road

Data Sources

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