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About

Southmead ward lies in the north of Bristol, primarily a residential area characterised by post-war housing estates and local shopping parades. The area is defined by its community facilities, including the large Southmead Hospital and the expansive Horfield Common bordering its southern edge. Housing is a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and several blocks of flats, providing a functional urban neighbourhood.

A notable local landmark is The Greenway Centre, a community hub hosting various activities. The area is served by several primary schools and is connected to the city centre via main bus routes along Southmead Road and Gloucester Road. The presence of the hospital complex is a dominant feature, shaping much of the local activity and employment in this part of the city.

Area overview

On average Southmead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southmead is £49,702 per year. There are 3 schools in Southmead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southmead is home to around 13,193 people, with a population density of about 4,819.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southmead Population
13,193
Population density
4,819 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.91(+58%)
Shoplifting
28.27(+328%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.92(+7%)
Public order
12.73(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,618
65.33%
Other White
1,341
10.17%
African
684
5.18%
Indian
565
4.28%
Other Asian
401
3.04%
Total population: 13,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,199
30.67%
No qualifications
2,308
22.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,510
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,401
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,208
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 10,431

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,457
28.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,291
25.56%
Owns outright
1,117
22.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
780
15.45%
Other social rented
252
4.99%
Total households: 5,050

Property prices in Southmead

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £308,750 in Southmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £687,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southmead 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 Southmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached41£310,000
Terraced41£338,500
Flats14£193,750
Detached4£457,500

10 years median price trend in Southmead

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

All postcodes in Southmead

BS106HN

Lanercost Road

BS105SY

Pen Park Road

BS105PN

Doncaster Road

BS94UJ

Clover Ground

BS106FJ

Bramble Road

BS105DY

Alexandra Road

BS106EJ

Ravenglass Crescent

BS106EL

Ennerdale Road

BS106DY

Wigton Crescent

BS94UE

Home Ground

BS106AG

Greystoke Avenue

BS105JE

Lake Road

BS106AB

Greystoke Gardens

BS106AP

Greystoke Avenue

BS105LS

Greenway Park

BS105SX

Pen Park Road

BS105JY

Lydney Road

BS106PX

Concorde Drive

BS106ER

Ravenglass Crescent

BS105HL

Lakewood Crescent

BS105RN

Ringwood Crescent

BS106PW

Twenty Acres Road

BS105SG

Knighton Road

BS105PJ

Doncaster Road

BS105EF

Cranham Road

BS106TG

Goddard Way

BS106DB

Wigton Crescent

BS106HQ

Dunmail Road

BS105RL

Ringwood Crescent

BS105FL

Delvin Road

BS105SS

Stanton Road

BS105QY

Ringwood Crescent

BS106AL

Greystoke Avenue

BS105SR

Fonthill Road

BS106WF

Jarratts Road

BS106HT

Lowther Road

BS106PR

Twenty Acres Road

BS106HB

Ambleside Avenue

BS105HN

Lakewood Crescent

BS105NA

Greenfield Road

BS106FQ

Honeysuckle Walk

BS105QZ

Westleigh Road

BS106DP

Ullswater Road

BS105PE

Trowbridge Road

BS106HS

Burnside Close

BS106FW

Laurel Way

BS106NE

Standon Way

BS105JL

Coleford Road

BS105QR

Charfield Road

BS105QB

Bradwell Grove

BS106DF

Ullswater Road

BS105PB

Trowbridge Walk

BS106EF

Ullswater Road

BS105SW

Ascot Road

BS106DA

Wigton Crescent

BS105JH

Coleford Road

BS106TP

St Stephens Close

BS106BD

Greystoke Avenue

BS106BG

Greystoke Avenue

BS106AJ

Greystoke Avenue

BS106PL

Twenty Acres Road

BS106PY

Concorde Drive

BS106RZ

Gosforth Close

BS105PP

Doncaster Road

BS106AZ

Greystoke Avenue

BS105EL

Southmead Road

BS105PW

Doncaster Road

BS106NW

Elderberry Walk

BS106DG

Lorton Road

BS106DE

Glencoyne Square

BS105HD

Westleigh Close

BS105EQ

Tuffley Road

BS106BA

Greystoke Avenue

BS105EG

Tuffley Road

BS105NZ

Arnside Road

BS106PN

Twenty Acres Road

BS106AN

Arnside Road

BS105SB

Pen Park Road

BS105PQ

Falfield Walk

BS106WH

Jenny Lane

BS106AR

Greystoke Avenue

BS105JU

Lydney Road

BS105DZ

Francis Road

BS106TX

Jessop Crescent

BS106HX

Staveley Crescent

BS105PF

Wilton Close

BS105SL

Stanton Road

BS105LZ

Southmead Road

BS105HY

Lake Road

BS105PX

Doncaster Road

BS106EQ

Ullswater Road

BS106BE

Greystoke Avenue

BS105RF

Cranmore Crescent

BS105PH

Doncaster Road

BS106DJ

Marbeck Road

BS105JP

Shetland Road

BS106WG

Sheaves Park

BS106EG

Ullswater Road

BS106DU

Wigton Crescent

BS106EZ

Burghill Road

Data Sources

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