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About

Speedwell is a residential area located in east Bristol, approximately 2 miles from the city center. The neighborhood is bordered by St George to the south and Easton to the west, with the M32 motorway running along its eastern edge. Historically an industrial area, Speedwell has transformed into a mix of housing, small businesses, and green spaces like Speedwell Playing Fields.

The area is served by local shops, schools, and community facilities, with good transport links via bus routes connecting to central Bristol. Housing in Speedwell consists mainly of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some postwar developments. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community, with local events often centered around the Speedwell Sports Centre and nearby Stapleton Road's amenities.

Area overview

On average Speedwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 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 of residents in Speedwell is £44,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Speedwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 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
Flats20£192,250
Semi-Detached28£348,000
Terraced43£335,000

10 years median price trend in Speedwell

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

All postcodes in Speedwell

BS57XR

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Data Sources

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