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About

Lawrence Weston is a large post-war housing estate in northwest Bristol, built primarily in the 1950s. The area is characterised by its residential streets and a significant amount of green, open space, including the large King's Weston Estate on its eastern edge.

The community is served by local shops and schools. A notable landmark is the distinctive, decommissioned Severnside chimney stack, a remnant of the former power station that once operated nearby, which stands prominently in the landscape.

Area overview

On average Lawrence Weston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lawrence Weston is £44,320 per year. There are 7 schools in Lawrence Weston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Lawrence Weston is home to around 8,507 people, with a population density of about 783.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lawrence Weston Population
8,507
Population density
783.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.28(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.1(+73%)
Shoplifting
21.86(+228%)
Public order
19.4(+194%)
Other theft
15.99(+184%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,665
26.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,319
20.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,023
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
961
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
795
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,297

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Lawrence Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached1£332,500
Flats2£165,000
Semi-Detached22£287,500
Terraced17£285,000

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: 16/01/2026.