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About

Stoke Bishop occupies a residential neighbourhood in the northwest of Bristol, bordering the Avon Gorge. The area is characterised by spacious houses and large gardens, with quiet, tree-lined roads. It is home to the University of Bristol's main halls of residence and the expansive grounds of The Downs, a large public parkland.

The area's elevated position offers clear views across the Severn Estuary to Wales. A notable local landmark is the spire of Stoke Bishop parish church, visible from various points. The nearby Sea Walls provide a popular walking route along the top of the gorge, overlooking the Avonmouth docks and the suspension bridge in the distance.

Area overview

On average Stoke Bishop has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stoke Bishop is £83,079 per year. There are 1 schools in Stoke Bishop: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stoke Bishop is home to around 10,256 people, with a population density of about 2,264.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stoke Bishop Population
10,256
Population density
2,264.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.6(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.36(-60%)
Burglary
5.66(+104%)
Shoplifting
4.97(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,171
79.67%
Other White
656
6.4%
Indian
217
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
200
1.95%
Chinese
183
1.78%
Total population: 10,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,112
46.2%
Level 3 (A level)
3,039
34.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
655
7.36%
No qualifications
472
5.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
314
3.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,901

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,592
48.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,108
33.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
382
11.6%
Social rents from council
109
3.31%
Other forms of private rent
60
1.82%
Total households: 3,293

Property prices in Stoke Bishop

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Stoke Bishop area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stoke Bishop 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 Stoke Bishop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£1,082,500
Flats44£387,475
Semi-Detached22£747,250
Terraced5£965,000

10 years median price trend in Stoke Bishop

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

Data Sources

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