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About

Speedwell lies northeast of Bristol city centre, bounded by St George to the south and Eastville to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing built for the city's expanding workforce. Its main thoroughfare is Church Road, which serves as a local commercial strip with independent shops and services.

A notable local landmark is the former Speedwell Swimming Baths on Chessel Street, a historic building that has been converted into a community hub. The area is also home to the large St George's Park, which provides green space with sports facilities and a skate park, catering to the local population.

Area overview

On average Speedwell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Speedwell is £52,329 per year. There are 5 schools in Speedwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Speedwell is home to around 8,446 people, with a population density of about 4,974.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Speedwell Population
8,446
Population density
4,974.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.2(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.62(-10%)
Public order
11.6(+76%)
Other theft
9.59(+70%)
Shoplifting
9.59(+44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,950
58.61%
Other White
817
9.67%
Pakistani
521
6.17%
African
458
5.42%
Indian
294
3.48%
Total population: 8,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,306
34.47%
No qualifications
1,263
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,169
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,178
34.95%
Owns outright
837
24.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
754
22.37%
Social rents from council
258
7.65%
Other social rented
207
6.14%
Total households: 3,371

Property prices in Speedwell

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Speedwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £617,897.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Speedwell 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 Speedwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£427,500
Flats21£192,000
Semi-Detached22£348,000
Terraced47£325,000

10 years median price trend in Speedwell

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

All postcodes in Speedwell

BS151WW

Elton Road

BS163PY

Hillfields

BS163NP

Acton Road

BS163QR

Chatsworth Road

BS163QU

Forest Road

BS164DQ

Beechen Drive

BS151NG

Elton Road

BS151NP

Esson Road

BS163JG

Parnall Road

BS163NZ

Abingdon Road

BS163QL

Ivy Lane

BS151PB

Clarence Road

BS163EJ

Ridgeway Road

BS163NH

Mayfield Park North

BS57FG

Fernhurst Road

BS151PG

Tower Road

BS163NS

Abingdon Road

BS163QS

Lodge Causeway

BS57EP

Anthea Road

BS151LZ

Charlton Road

BS163QZ

Charminster Road

BS151NL

King Johns Road

BS163LQ

Moorlands Road

BS57FF

Ballard Close

BS151NA

Charlton Road

BS151NJ

Elbury Avenue

BS163NW

Mayfield Park

BS151NU

Speedwell Road

BS151EW

Speedwell Road

BS151NF

Beaufort Road

BS163EG

Ridgeway Road

BS163JZ

Ridgeway Road

BS151JE

Ingleside Road

BS151LS

Charlton Road

BS151LY

Charlton Road

BS163JQ

Parnall Road

BS163QY

Forest Road

BS163NE

Argyle Road

BS163PQ

Lodge Causeway

BS164DG

Beechen Drive

BS163LJ

Balaclava Road

BS163NF

Mayfield Park South

BS57UE

Foundry Lane

BS163EF

Ridgeway Road

BS163JF

Parnall Road

BS163LT

Rowan Close

BS57TE

Brook Road

BS163LH

Tiverton Walk

BS163NN

Mayfield Park

BS164BP

Forest Avenue

BS57FX

Whitefield Road

BS57TR

Whitefield Avenue

BS163EP

Dominion Road

BS163ES

Dominion Road

BS163JY

Lodge Causeway

BS163PW

Worcester Close

BS57SA

Speedwell Road

BS151NT

Hollybrook Trading Estate

BS163JP

Lodge Causeway

BS57TG

Whitewood Road

BS151NS

Duncombe Lane

BS163JB

Lodge Causeway

BS57TB

Parade Court

BS57FJ

Whitefield Mews

BS57TQ

Fernhurst Road

BS151FT

Charlton Road

BS151NH

Lodgeside Avenue

BS163RA

Lodge Causeway

BS151NZ

Kiln Close

BS163LW

Ridgeway Road

BS57XQ

Dean's Drive

BS151PH

Selkirk Road

BS163NR

Abingdon Road

BS151NN

King Johns Road

BS163JA

Lodge Causeway

BS57TX

Whitefield Avenue

BS163ER

Halstock Avenue

BS57TP

Poplar Road

BS151JG

Ingleside Road

BS151LE

Lodge Road

BS163PH

Russell Road

BS163QE

Lodge Causeway

BS57UA

Deans Drive

BS57XH

Foundry Lane

BS163ET

Dominion Road

BS163JX

Goodneston Road

BS163PJ

Russell Road

BS57FN

Ron Stone Road

BS163AX

Irena Road

BS163LA

Ridgeway Road

BS163RZ

Filwood Road

BS57TH

Deep Pit Road

BS57XP

Holly Close

BS151LU

Handel Cossham Court

BS57UB

Whitefield Road

BS57UD

Holly Lodge Road

BS163LU

Linden Close

BS163NY

Abingdon Road

BS163HH

Hockeys Lane

BS163JE

Justice Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.