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Shirehampton & Avonmouth

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About

Shirehampton and Avonmouth form the northwestern gateway to Bristol, situated where the city meets the River Severn estuary. The area is defined by the extensive industrial and port facilities of Avonmouth Docks, a major hub for cargo and logistics. Inland, the landscape transitions through the open green space of the Lamplighters Marsh local nature reserve towards the more residential streets of Shirehampton.

The community is anchored by Shirehampton High Street and the public gardens near the river. The area's history is closely tied to the port's development, with the early 20th-century Shirehampton Public Hall serving as a local landmark. The presence of the large chemical manufacturing plants and the Royal Portbury Dock on the opposite bank of the Avon are constant features of the horizon.

Area overview

On average Shirehampton & Avonmouth has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirehampton & Avonmouth is £45,837 per year. The median sale price in Shirehampton & Avonmouth is £300,000 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,500 and £352,500. There are 3 schools in Shirehampton & Avonmouth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shirehampton & Avonmouth is home to around 10,251 people, with a population density of about 1,371 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirehampton & Avonmouth Population
10,251
Population density
1,371 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.31(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.95(+20%)
Shoplifting
12.39(+87%)
Other theft
12.19(+117%)
Public order
12.1(+85%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,153
79.56%
Other White
1,143
11.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
114
1.11%
Indian
113
1.1%
Other
106
1.03%
Total population: 10,247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,073
24.93%
No qualifications
1,961
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,327
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
947
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,333
31.3%
Owns outright
1,198
28.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
749
17.59%
Social rents from council
721
16.93%
Other social rented
149
3.5%
Total households: 4,259

Property prices in Shirehampton & Avonmouth

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £347
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £248K – £353K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £347 per square foot) in Shirehampton & Avonmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirehampton & Avonmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£384,500£405
Semi-Detached47£316,000£349
Terraced46£307,500£341
Flats16£178,498£348

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirehampton & Avonmouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirehampton & Avonmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357,500£128,250£237,000£208,000
2017£266,000£155,250£240,000£210,000
2018£405,000£173,750£237,498£224,000
2019£430,000£164,500£232,500£235,000
2020£435,000£175,500£256,000£272,500
2021£413,000£181,000£277,250£275,000
2022£388,500£180,000£325,000£290,000
2023£488,000£183,750£330,000£300,000
2024£405,000£182,500£317,500£290,000
2025£370,000£180,000£320,000£300,000
2026£419,500£182,000£300,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirehampton & Avonmouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirehampton & Avonmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£277£244£220
2017£265£275£257£246
2018£351£270£259£250
2019£308£268£251£269
2020£324£287£302£286
2021£343£310£306£299
2022£365£360£346£318
2023£401£340£332£316
2024£361£323£346£331
2025£415£368£342£345
2026£381£348£361£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirehampton & Avonmouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shirehampton & Avonmouth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.

Band A£1,809
Band B£2,111
Band C£2,412
Band D£2,714
Band E£3,317
Band F£3,920
Band G£4,523
Band H£5,427

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.