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Lawrence Weston

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About

Lawrence Weston is a residential area in northwest Bristol, bordered by the River Avon and the M5 motorway. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, flats, and some newer developments. It has local amenities including a community farm, a shopping precinct, and several green spaces such as Kings Weston Park.

The area has strong community initiatives, including the Lawrence Weston Community Farm and a youth centre. Public transport links connect it to central Bristol, though the motorway proximity can lead to traffic noise. The nearby Blaise Castle Estate offers woodland walks and historic landmarks. Lawrence Weston has faced economic challenges but remains a practical, close-knit neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Lawrence Weston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lawrence Weston is £40,600 per year. There are 7 schools in Lawrence Weston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lawrence Weston Population
8,507
Population density
783.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,334
74.47%
Other White
1,154
13.57%
African
236
2.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
137
1.61%
Other
103
1.21%
Total population: 8,506

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,357
40.42%
Owns with a mortgage
752
22.4%
Owns outright
620
18.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
290
8.64%
Other social rented
258
7.69%
Total households: 3,357

Property prices in Lawrence Weston

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Lawrence Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £372,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lawrence Weston 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 Lawrence Weston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£316,250
Flats2£165,000
Semi-Detached21£290,000
Terraced15£295,000

10 years median price trend in Lawrence Weston

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.