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About

Southville is a residential area in Bristol, located just south of the River Avon. It is known for its mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced houses, with many converted into flats. The area has a strong community feel, with local independent shops, cafes, and pubs along North Street, the main thoroughfare.

Southville is close to several green spaces, including Greville Smyth Park and the harbourside. The area is well-connected, with easy access to Bristol city centre via walking, cycling, or public transport. Southville also hosts the annual Southbank Arts Trail, showcasing local artists and makers.

Area overview

On average Southville has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southville is £56,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Southville: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southville Population

11,125

Population density

5,840.5 per km²

Demographics

British

9,064

81.48%

Other White

915

8.23%

African

152

1.37%

Irish

135

1.21%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

124

1.11%

Total population: 11,124

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,587

33.47%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,318

27.8%

Owns outright

1,073

22.63%

Social rents from council

440

9.28%

Other social rented

196

4.13%

Total households: 4,741

Property prices in Southville

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £450,376 in Southville area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,400,000.

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 Southville over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£900,000	£798,300	£843,500	£1,150,000	£1,350,000
Flats	57	£270,000	£179,640	£235,000	£310,000	£356,000
Semi-Detached	10	£623,750	£509,000	£536,625	£737,500	£813,875
Terraced	92	£535,000	£350,000	£449,500	£610,250	£727,250

10 years median price trend in Southville

Data Sources

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

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

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