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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

BS106EB

Ullswater Road

BS105HU

Berry Hill Close

BS105JS

Lydney Road

BS106HH

Dunmail Road

BS106DS

Embleton Road

BS105JN

Coleford Road

BS106AX

Arnside Road

BS105SD

Pen Park Road

BS106HU

Lowther Road

BS106HA

Ambleside Avenue

BS105JG

Lake Road

BS106AU

Grasmere Close

BS106AQ

Greystoke Avenue

BS106DZ

Wigton Crescent

BS105DL

Southmead Road

BS106FN

Southmead

BS105HJ

Lakewood Road

BS105DT

Southmead Road

BS105JR

Lydney Road

BS106HW

Lanercost Road

BS106PS

Twenty Acres Road

BS105SA

Pen Park Road

BS94UL

Clover Ground

BS105QL

Danbury Walk

BS106DQ

Ullswater Road

BS105NL

Southmead Road

BS106AY

Arnside Road

BS106WE

Blandamour Way

BS106FX

Southmead

BS106DN

Gosforth Road

BS105PZ

Doncaster Road

BS106HG

Ambleside Avenue

BS105QT

Charfield Road

BS105RB

Cranmore Crescent

BS106BN

Lorton Close

BS106FS

Honeysuckle Walk

BS105RQ

Cranmore Crescent

BS94UD

Home Ground

BS105LT

Southmead Road

BS105JZ

Lydney Road

BS94UG

Comb Paddock

BS105JB

Lake Road

BS105HW

Lakewood Road

BS105FD

Davidson Road

BS106BT

Pen Park Road

BS93HB

Aust Lane

BS105DW

Southmead Road

BS105NQ

Green Park Road

BS94UF

Clover Ground

BS106HL

Dunmail Road

BS105RG

Cranmore Crescent

BS105PL

Doncaster Road

BS106DR

Wigton Crescent

BS105RH

Eastleigh Road

BS105SE

Knighton Road

BS106BU

Pen Park Road

BS105JW

Shetland Road

BS105NG

Southmead Road

BS105SU

Pen Park Road

BS106BW

Homeleaze Road

BS105JD

Charis Avenue

BS106TW

Cricket Lane

BS94UH

Clover Ground

BS105JA

Lake Road

BS106EW

Easedale Close

BS106FT

Lanercost Road

BS105SH

Felstead Road

BS105LW

Southmead Road

BS105EE

Cranham Road

BS105QW

Sarum Crescent

BS106NL

Charlton Road

BS106EP

Ravenglass Crescent

BS106PP

Twenty Acres Road

BS105RP

Eastleigh Road

BS105RA

Westleigh Road

BS106AS

Greystoke Avenue

Data Sources

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