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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 £51,890 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

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 3,662 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 in South Gloucestershire area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South Gloucestershire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	839	£500,000	£345,000	£418,500	£599,500	£825,000
Flats	507	£205,000	£115,360	£171,000	£238,000	£338,925
Semi-Detached	1,175	£350,000	£249,560	£305,000	£406,175	£518,250
Terraced	1,141	£297,000	£210,000	£269,000	£342,000	£450,000

10 years median price trend in South Gloucestershire

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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