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Southmead

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About

Southmead is a residential area located in the north of Bristol, known for its mix of housing estates and green spaces. The ward includes a range of properties, from post-war council homes to more recent developments. Southmead Hospital, one of Bristol’s major healthcare facilities, is a key landmark in the area. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centres, serving the needs of residents.

The area features several parks and open spaces, such as Glencoyne Square and the nearby Badock’s Wood, offering recreational opportunities. Public transport links connect Southmead to central Bristol and surrounding neighbourhoods. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and initiatives often organised by local groups. While it faces some challenges, Southmead remains a practical and well-connected part of the city.

Area overview

On average Southmead has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southmead is £45,890 per year. There are 3 schools in Southmead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Southmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £683,000.

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
Detached2£307,500
Flats15£209,000
Semi-Detached47£328,500
Terraced43£320,000

10 years median price trend in Southmead

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

All postcodes in Southmead

BS105HZ

Lake Road

BS105JR

Lydney Road

BS105JZ

Lydney Road

BS106BP

Jarratts Road

BS106ED

Mardale Close

BS106PT

Twenty Acres Road

BS106HP

Lanercost Road

BS106WF

Jarratts Road

BS106AN

Arnside Road

BS105RN

Ringwood Crescent

BS105DL

Lake Road

BS105DQ

Greenway Lane

BS105DW

Glenwood Road

BS106BQ

Arnside Road

BS106DD

Keswick Walk

BS106FR

Southmead

BS106HR

Burneside Close

BS105SS

Fonthill Road

BS105SH

Felstead Road

BS105QT

Charfield Road

BS106HS

Burneside Close

BS106EJ

Ravenglass Crescent

BS106ET

Ravenglass Crescent

BS106AS

Arnside Road

BS106AQ

Arnside Road

BS105QZ

Trowbridge Walk

BS105RF

Cranmore Crescent

BS105QN

Ashburton Road

BS105SN

Ascot Road

BS105DZ

Francis Road

BS106AY

Arnside Road

BS106BA

Arnside Road

BS106EL

Caldbeck Close

BS106FQ

Southmead

BS106HX

Embleton Road

BS106TG

Charlton Road

BS105RA

Westleigh Road

BS105RQ

Cranmore Crescent

BS105NG

Felstead Road

BS106ER

Easedale Close

BS106HD

Ambleside Avenue

BS105PH

Ashburton Road

BS105PZ

Ashburton Road

BS105RD

Westleigh Close

BS105QL

Danbury Walk

BS105HH

Lakewood Road

BS105JW

Charfield Road

BS106HN

Lanercost Road

BS106AB

Greystoke Gardens

BS106TN

Cricket Lane

BS105SD

Pen Park Road

BS105RP

Eastleigh Road

BS105RR

Avondown Close

BS105EQ

Tuffley Road

BS105HU

Berry Hill Close

BS106DE

Glencoyne Square

BS106DZ

Wigton Crescent

BS106TX

Jessop Crescent

BS94UB

Home Ground

BS94UQ

Comb Paddock

BS105RH

Eastleigh Road

BS105PW

Ashburton Road

BS105QB

Bradwell Grove

BS105SL

Home Close

BS105QX

Charfield Road

BS105EL

Ashburton Road

BS105JX

Lydney Road

BS105JY

Lydney Road

BS105LT

Greenway Drive

BS106HF

Ambleside Avenue

BS106RZ

Gosforth Close

BS105SX

Pen Park Road

BS106AJ

Arnside Road

BS106DA

Wigton Crescent

BS106BS

Pen Park Road

BS106PS

Twenty Acres Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.