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About

Lockleaze is a residential ward situated in the north of Bristol, bordered by the M32 motorway to the west and the railway line to the east. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including a significant number of council-built homes, alongside more recent private developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads and large green corridors.

The ward contains the sizable Horfield Common, which provides extensive sports fields and open space. A notable local landmark is the former Filton and Bristol Golf Club land, which is now subject to redevelopment plans for new housing. The area is served by local shopping parades along Gainsborough Square and Romney Avenue, focusing on everyday essentials.

Area overview

On average Lockleaze has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lockleaze is £50,584 per year. There are 6 schools in Lockleaze: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Lockleaze is home to around 13,396 people, with a population density of about 3,130.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lockleaze Population
13,396
Population density
3,130.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.5(+108%)
Shoplifting
31.43(+375%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.75(+73%)
Public order
17.84(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.47(+92%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,905
59.02%
Other White
1,065
7.95%
African
983
7.34%
Pakistani
648
4.84%
Caribbean
504
3.76%
Total population: 13,394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,866
36.15%
No qualifications
2,035
19.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,894
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,268
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 10,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,442
28.86%
Owns outright
1,114
22.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
960
19.22%
Social rents from council
955
19.12%
Other social rented
368
7.37%
Total households: 4,996

Property prices in Lockleaze

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Lockleaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lockleaze 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 Lockleaze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£241,000
Terraced49£375,000
Detached5£550,000
Semi-Detached49£350,000

10 years median price trend in Lockleaze

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

All postcodes in Lockleaze

BS79XU

Highmore Gardens

BS79XG

Bonnington Walk

BS70DW

Camborne Road

BS79FR

Lockleaze

BS70LH

Filton Avenue

BS79SZ

Romney Avenue

BS70ET

Wordsworth Road

BS79TL

Haydon Gardens

BS79PY

Downend Road

BS70DX

Ludlow Road

BS70EU

Beatrix Place

BS70EY

Amis Walk

BS56XU

Eastgate Road

BS79YY

Lockleaze

BS79NZ

Petherbridge Way

BS79TE

Romney Avenue

BS79NQ

Spalding Close

BS70AT

Filton Avenue

BS161EW

Lowry Grove

BS70EA

Wordsworth Road

BS79SS

Romney Avenue

BS56TP

Glenfrome Road

BS79SN

Dovercourt Road

BS79XA

Gainsborough Square

BS79FJ

Bonnington Walk

BS56XN

Rousham Road

BS56TQ

Stapleton Road

BS70BG

Amis Walk

BS70DY

Ludlow Road

BS79YN

Flaxman Close

BS56TJ

Cottrell Road

BS79TB

Romney Avenue

BS70EG

Dickens Close

BS79ZB

Lockleaze

BS79YZ

Thornycroft Close

BS79TW

Fairacre Close

BS70EH

Wordsworth Road

BS56UB

South Hayes

BS56XQ

Dormer Road

BS79NN

Shaldon Road

BS79ED

Gainsborough Square

BS56UD

Heyford Avenue

BS56TU

Heath Road

BS79XS

Hogarth Walk

BS79UD

Brangwyn Grove

BS79SL

Dovercourt Road

BS79UP

Nevinson Place

BS79RT

Lockleaze Road

BS79YA

Landseer Avenue

BS79UL

Blake Road

BS79NG

Stottbury Road

BS79FQ

Merryweather Avenue

BS70EQ

Wordsworth Road

BS79TF

Mulready Close

BS70EJ

Wordsworth Road

Data Sources

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