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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 moderate 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
6/10
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
43.71(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.52(+11%)
Public order
9.18(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(+37%)
Other theft
7.4(+31%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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
Terraced61£492,500
Semi-Detached49£355,000
Flats20£243,000
Detached3£440,000

10 years median price trend in Knowle

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

All postcodes in Knowle

BS42JW

Marston Road

BS42LS

King Road

BS42HY

Somerset Road

BS42XN

Somerdale Avenue

BS42RB

Broad Walk

BS41BJ

Teignmouth Road

BS42HF

Maesknoll Road

BS42RA

Broad Walk

BS42QJ

Broad Walk

BS42QP

Wells Road

BS42RQ

Stoneleigh Crescent

BS42QE

Wells Road

BS35DU

Ravenhill Avenue

BS42UX

Broadfield Road

BS42TU

Springleaze

BS42TH

Greenleaze

BS41EE

Newquay Road

BS41BU

Dunster Road

BS42JU

Tozers Hill

BS42TW

Queensdale Crescent

BS35EE

Redcatch Road

BS42JJ

Harrowdene Road

BS42PN

Wells Road

BS43DQ

Clyde Terrace

BS42JF

Beaconsfield Road

BS42JH

Marston Road

BS42UZ

Broadfield Road

BS41BA

Exmouth Road

BS42SQ

Crossways Road

BS41EB

Newquay Road

BS42UR

Ponsford Road

BS42SX

Greenwood Road

BS42UJ

Shapcott Close

BS41BE

Exmouth Road

BS42JE

Beaconsfield Road

BS42HU

Somerset Road

BS42DT

Rookery Road

BS41DX

Crediton Crescent

BS42RH

Stoneleigh Road

BS42XJ

Queenshill Road

BS42RT

Broad Walk

BS42UP

Ponsford Road

BS42SR

The Square

BS41DE

Knowle

BS42JQ

Maxse Road

BS41BS

Minehead Road

BS42ST

The Square

BS41BH

Teignmouth Road

BS42LD

Merfield Road

BS41DZ

Newquay Road

BS42QN

Wells Road

BS42DY

Bayham Road

BS42SW

Kingshill Road

BS42UU

Broadfield Road

BS42TA

Wellgarth Walk

BS42AJ

Marston Road

BS41EG

Newquay Road

BS35EA

Beckington Walk

BS42AE

Crossways Mews

BS42QB

Wells Road

BS42NF

Priory Road

BS42PP

Wells Road

BS41AH

Salcombe Road

BS42DS

Rookery Road

BS42HE

Calcott Road

BS42RD

Broad Walk

BS42RF

Stoneleigh Crescent

BS42ES

Ryde Road

BS42JN

Hampden Road

BS41DT

Bodmin Walk

BS42LW

Buller Road

BS41AG

Salcombe Road

BS42SJ

Kingshill Road

BS42HB

Calcott Road

BS42LP

Jubilee Road

BS42ND

St Martin's Road

BS42TZ

Spring Gardens

BS42HD

Calcott Road

BS42TL

Greenleaze

BS42JL

Harrowdene Road

BS41AE

Somerdale Avenue

BS42QW

Wells Road

BS42RR

Melbury Road

BS42SU

Crossways Road

BS149AA

Wells Road

BS42LE

Greenmore Road

BS42UW

Broadfield Road

BS41DS

Newquay Road

BS42JP

Cleeve Road

BS41DN

Tavistock Road

BS42TR

Queensdale Crescent

BS42HX

Somerset Road

BS42UH

Broadfield Road

BS35BU

Sylvia Avenue

BS42SN

Kingshill Road

BS35DX

Redcatch Road

BS41DW

Tavistock Walk

BS41AD

Somerdale Avenue

BS41DF

Crediton Crescent

BS42RJ

Stoneleigh Road

Data Sources

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