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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

BS41FY

Lyme Way

BS149AF

Wells Road

BS42UL

Broadfield Road

BS42PH

Wells Road

BS42LH

Lullington Road

BS42TT

Springleaze

BS35DJ

Wingfield Road

BS42UG

Broadfield Road

BS42DQ

St Agnes Gardens

BS42LB

Glena Avenue

BS42SE

Wellgarth Road

BS42DR

Bayham Road

BS149AG

Wells Road

BS41GE

Tavistock Road

BS35BX

Sylvia Avenue

BS42LN

Buller Road

BS42DN

Belluton Road

BS42RP

Melbury Road

BS35ED

Beckington Road

BS42AF

Axbridge Terrace

BS35EB

Beckington Road

BS41AZ

Exmouth Road

BS42SG

Kingshill Road

BS41BL

Minehead Road

BS42HA

Norton Road

BS41DY

Crediton Crescent

BS42DL

St Agnes Walk

BS41DR

Cossington Road

BS42SL

Newlyn Walk

BS43DF

Sydenham Road

BS42RU

Axbridge Road

BS41BP

Minehead Road

BS42PX

Wells Road

BS42DP

Bayham Road

BS42HL

Calcott Road

BS42ET

Oakmeade Park

BS42HG

Tennis Road

BS42LA

Greenmore Road

BS42NH

St Martins Road

BS41BN

Minehead Road

BS42SS

The Square

BS42XH

Somerdale Avenue

BS42HT

Somerset Road

BS43DH

Clyde Road

BS42UY

Broadfield Road

BS41DU

Crediton Crescent

BS42TP

Preston Walk

BS35JA

Wedmore Vale

BS35EH

Wingfield Road

BS42RZ

Broad Walk

BS42RE

Broad Walk

BS42EX

Woodbridge Road

BS41DL

Tavistock Road

BS42DW

Belluton Road

BS41DH

Daventry Road

BS42HZ

Copse Road

BS42LQ

Withleigh Road

BS41AQ

Salcombe Road

BS42QU

Broad Walk

BS42SH

St Martins Walk

BS42NG

St Martins Road

BS42JG

Maxse Road

BS41BW

Minehead Road

BS41AJ

Andover Road

BS42TN

Queensdale Crescent

BS42LJ

Langham Road

BS149TA

Airport Road

BS41BX

Ilminster Avenue

BS35EQ

Wingfield Road

BS42NJ

St Martins Gardens

BS35EG

Wingfield Road

BS41FX

Seaton Crescent

BS41BZ

Chilton Road

BS43DG

Sydenham Road

BS42LR

Jubilee Road

BS42LL

Leighton Road

BS41BD

Exmouth Road

BS42JA

Somerset Road

BS42RW

Friendship Road

BS42XG

Queenshill Road

BS42EP

Redcatch Road

BS149AD

Imperial Walk

BS35DZ

Beckington Road

BS42RG

Stoneleigh Crescent

BS42UN

Hill Crest

BS42JB

Somerset Road

BS42JD

Harrowdene Road

BS42SP

Crossways Road

BS41LX

Ilminster Avenue

BS42HJ

Redcatch Road

BS41DP

Cossington Road

BS42JT

Maxse Road

BS42TJ

Greenleaze

BS42EZ

Norton Road

BS149AH

High Park

BS42DX

Rookery Road

BS42TX

Dundry View

BS42RL

Stoneleigh Walk

BS149AE

Imperial Walk

BS42EY

Redcatch Road

Data Sources

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