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About

Southville is a residential ward situated directly south of Bristol's Floating Harbour, across the Gaol Ferry Bridge. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments near the water. Its main commercial spine is North Street, which runs east-west and hosts a variety of independent shops, cafes, and pubs serving the local community. The housing density is high, with streets typically arranged in a tight grid pattern leading down toward the waterfront.

The ward includes the large open space of Greville Smyth Park, which provides recreational facilities. A notable local landmark is the Tobacco Factory, a converted warehouse on North Street that now houses a theatre, bar, and market. The southern boundary is loosely defined by Ashton Gate stadium. The area has a distinct urban character, defined by its proximity to the harbour and its historical industrial architecture now repurposed for residential and cultural use.

Area overview

On average Southville has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southville is £55,643 per year. There are 5 schools in Southville: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southville is home to around 12,882 people, with a population density of about 7,865.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southville Population
12,882
Population density
7,865.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.22(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.23(+130%)
Shoplifting
21.19(+221%)
Public order
19.8(+203%)
Other theft
17.62(+213%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,870
76.63%
Other White
1,332
10.34%
African
234
1.82%
Irish
168
1.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
166
1.29%
Total population: 12,880

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,750
61.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,464
13.26%
No qualifications
1,069
9.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
7.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
4.56%
Total 16+ residents: 11,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,882
32.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,739
30.11%
Owns outright
1,067
18.48%
Social rents from council
545
9.44%
Other social rented
369
6.39%
Total households: 5,775

Property prices in Southville

Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Southville area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southville 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 Southville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£578,500
Flats126£270,000
Terraced92£527,750
Semi-Detached11£530,000

10 years median price trend in Southville

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

All postcodes in Southville

BS31SH

Phipps Street

BS34BY

Bedminster Parade

BS31XF

Catherine Mead Street

BS32EB

Baynton Road

BS31QT

Raleigh Road

BS31QN

Raleigh Road

BS31QH

Howard Road

BS31FH

Cooperage Lane

BS31EB

Merrywood Road

BS31PA

Hamilton Road

BS43DT

Cattle Market Road

BS31LS

Lime Road

BS31PN

Edgeware Road

BS31NX

Stackpool Road

BS34EX

East Street

BS34NF

Church Road

BS34JJ

St Johns Road

BS34QA

Spring Street Place

BS31PZ

Islington Road

BS31FD

Coronation Road

BS49JT

Southville

BS34DZ

Philip Street

BS34EP

Stillhouse Lane

BS31DB

Dean Lane

BS34FJ

Southville

BS31JD

North Street

BS34EQ

East Street

BS31GG

Southville

BS31LE

Greville Road

BS34BH

Mead Rise

BS34BD

Boot Lane

BS32AA

Raleigh Road

BS34EW

East Street

BS34AR

Whitehouse Street

BS34DJ

Whitehouse Lane

BS31QE

Howard Road

BS31AP

Raleigh Road

BS31LU

Gathorne Road

BS34JE

St John's Road

BS31FF

Cooperage Lane

BS31FP

St Johns Road

BS31PJ

Park Road

BS31SX

Vauxhall Terrace

BS49JP

Mead Street

BS31PL

Cooperage Lane

BS31HD

Exmoor Street

BS34BL

Whitehouse Place

BS34FL

Southville

BS31DL

Morley Road

BS49EL

Southville

BS31NU

Leighton Road

BS31LX

Upton Road

BS31LN

Greville Road

BS34JY

Southville

BS31SG

Greenway Bush Lane

BS31DP

Kingston Road

Data Sources

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