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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 132 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-Detached43£355,000
Terraced68£487,500

10 years median price trend in Knowle

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

All postcodes in Knowle

BS41EB

Newquay Road

BS42QW

Wells Road

BS42RD

Broad Walk

BS41BJ

Teignmouth Road

BS42JB

Somerset Road

BS42NN

Talbot Road

BS42UH

Broadfield Road

BS42XL

Queenshill Road

BS43DQ

Clyde Terrace

BS149AE

Imperial Walk

BS35JB

Wedmore Vale

BS41ED

Newquay Road

BS42HG

Tennis Road

BS42RX

Axbridge Road

BS42HJ

Redcatch Road

BS42TU

Springleaze

BS42UN

Hill Crest

BS35BX

Sylvia Avenue

BS35EF

Wingfield Road

BS41BD

Exmouth Road

BS42EX

Woodbridge Road

BS42ND

St Martin's Road

BS42SS

The Square

BS41AD

Somerdale Avenue

BS41BY

Ilminster Avenue

BS42HQ

Redcatch Road

BS42JE

Beaconsfield Road

BS42QU

Broad Walk

BS43DH

Clyde Road

BS35DJ

Wingfield Road

BS42DY

Bayham Road

BS42EY

Redcatch Road

BS35DX

Redcatch Road

BS42UU

Broadfield Road

BS42DU

St Agnes Avenue

BS42HT

Somerset Road

BS42LQ

Withleigh Road

BS149AH

High Park

BS41BB

Exmouth Road

BS42AJ

Marston Road

BS41DL

Tavistock Road

BS42HA

Norton Road

BS42JS

Maxse Road

BS42PN

Wells Road

BS41BS

Minehead Road

BS42LH

Lullington Road

BS42LR

Jubilee Road

BS42QD

Wells Road

BS42RN

Friendship Road

BS42TS

Queensdale Crescent

BS149AF

Wells Road

BS149AG

Wells Road

BS41AW

Stockwood Crescent

BS41EG

Newquay Road

BS42EZ

Norton Road

BS42HB

Calcott Road

BS42NF

Priory Road

BS41FX

Seaton Crescent

BS42DX

Rookery Road

BS42SZ

Wellgarth Road

BS41BA

Exmouth Road

BS41DZ

Newquay Road

BS42HZ

Copse Road

BS42JA

Somerset Road

BS42LP

Jubilee Road

BS42PR

Hengrove Road

BS42RR

Melbury Road

BS42SU

Crossways Road

BS41DP

Cossington Road

BS41DR

Cossington Road

BS41EW

Paignton Square

BS42JF

Beaconsfield Road

BS42LB

Glena Avenue

BS42RL

Stoneleigh Walk

BS42UL

Broadfield Road

BS41AH

Salcombe Road

BS42RA

Broad Walk

BS42RT

Broad Walk

BS42SN

Kingshill Road

BS42JT

Maxse Road

BS42QL

Wells Road

BS42RQ

Stoneleigh Crescent

BS42SY

Green Walk

BS42TP

Preston Walk

BS35EG

Wingfield Road

BS41AE

Somerdale Avenue

BS42LF

Selworthy Road

BS42LS

King Road

BS42LT

Queens Road

BS42PU

Wells Road

BS42RW

Friendship Road

BS41BP

Minehead Road

BS42DW

Belluton Road

BS42HY

Somerset Road

BS42PP

Wells Road

BS42UX

Broadfield Road

BS35EQ

Wingfield Road

BS42NJ

St Martins Gardens

BS42NQ

St Martins Road

BS42UP

Ponsford Road

Data Sources

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