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South Gloucestershire

England / South West / South Gloucestershire

About

South Gloucestershire is a district in South West England, bordering Bristol to the west and Gloucestershire to the north. The area includes urban centres like Yate, Thornbury, and Filton, as well as rural villages and farmland. It is known for its mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces, with the M4 and M5 motorways providing key transport links.

The district features historical landmarks such as Thornbury Castle and the aerospace heritage of Filton, home to the Concorde. The River Avon runs through parts of the area, offering scenic walks and nature reserves. South Gloucestershire also includes sections of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting visitors for outdoor activities. The area balances modern development with countryside preservation.

Area overview

On average South Gloucestershire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Gloucestershire is £51,886 per year. There are 127 schools in South Gloucestershire: 96 primary (7 Outstanding and 59 Good) and 16 secondary (0 Outstanding and 15 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Gloucestershire Population
290,424
Population density
584.3 per km²

Demographics

British
249,160
85.79%
Other White
13,553
4.67%
Indian
4,867
1.68%
African
2,787
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2,711
0.93%
Total population: 290,424

Housing

Owns outright
43,220
36.6%
Owns with a mortgage
42,272
35.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
16,441
13.92%
Other social rented
10,616
8.99%
Other forms of private rent
2,147
1.82%
Total households: 118,101

Property prices in South Gloucestershire

Based on 3,613 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in South Gloucestershire area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £4,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached880£495,000
Flats507£205,000
Semi-Detached1,146£351,583
Terraced1,080£295,000

10 years price trend in South Gloucestershire

All wards in South Gloucestershire

Bitton & Oldland Common

Boyd Valley

Bradley Stoke North

Bradley Stoke South

Charfield

Charlton & Cribbs

Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge

Dodington

Emersons Green

Filton

Frampton Cotterell

Frenchay & Downend

Hanham

Kingswood

Longwell Green

New Cheltenham

Parkwall & Warmley

Patchway Coniston

Pilning & Severn Beach

Severn Vale

Staple Hill & Mangotsfield

Stoke Gifford

Stoke Park & Cheswick

Thornbury

Winterbourne

Woodstock

Yate Central

Yate North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.