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About

Stoke Bishop is a residential ward located in the northwest of Bristol, bordering the suburb of Westbury-on-Trym and the open spaces of the Downs and the Avon Gorge. The area is characterised by large detached houses and substantial gardens, with a mix of family homes and student accommodation linked to the nearby University of Bristol. Its streets are generally quiet and tree-lined, creating a settled atmosphere away from the city centre.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the expansive greenery of The Downs and the dramatic scenery of the Avon Gorge, which form its southern boundary. Stoke Bishop is home to the University of Bristol's halls of residence, including the iconic Wills Hall, a prominent Gothic-revival building. Local life centres around a small parade of shops and cafes on Stoke Hill, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Stoke Bishop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% 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 £77,576 per year. There are 2 schools in Stoke Bishop: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stoke Bishop is home to around 13,067 people, with a population density of about 2,457.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stoke Bishop Population
13,067
Population density
2,457.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.85(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.4(+77%)
Public order
7.5(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+13%)
Burglary
5.82(+109%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,465
80.09%
Other White
807
6.18%
Indian
237
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
237
1.81%
Chinese
203
1.55%
Total population: 13,067

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,791
43.21%
Level 3 (A level)
3,361
30.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
8.55%
No qualifications
913
8.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
5.2%
Total 16+ residents: 11,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,893
43.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,399
31.85%
Social rents from council
473
10.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.73%
Total households: 4,392

Property prices in Stoke Bishop

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £531,250 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
Flats45£375,000
Terraced7£580,000
Semi-Detached40£552,500

10 years median price trend in Stoke Bishop

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

All postcodes in Stoke Bishop

BS91LG

Stoke Hill

BS91QG

Mariners Drive

BS91LL

Julian Road

BS91BZ

Kingsmill

BS91BQ

Sunnyside

BS91JE

Stoke Hill

BS91ST

Sabrina Way

BS91AW

Parrys Close

BS92JB

Bell Barn Road

BS91QN

Church Road

BS91AD

Hornby Place

BS92DR

Shirehampton Road

BS91AR

University Close

BS91BJ

Parrys Lane

BS92EJ

Park Road

BS92HS

Portway

BS92JL

Coombe Dale

BS92HU

Avonleaze

BS91AF

Hornby Place

BS91HD

Cranleigh Gardens

BS92LU

Sylvan Way

BS92HW

Ableton Walk

BS91BH

Hollybush Lane

BS91RJ

Glenavon Park

BS91RZ

Druid Close

BS92AB

Coombe Lane

BS91LQ

Stoke Hill

BS92JQ

Coombe Dale

BS92BN

South Dene

BS92EX

Brookleaze

BS92DL

Shirehampton Road

BS92JD

Wood End Walk

BS91NP

Julian Road

BS91JQ

Stoke Park Road

BS91PD

The Avenue

BS91PZ

Goodeve Park

BS91QQ

Mariners Drive

BS91NR

Knoll Hill

BS91BT

Halwyn Close

BS92BA

West Coombe

BS92HZ

Garden Close

BS92JW

East Parade

BS91PP

Goodeve Road

BS92BW

South Dene

BS91SU

Horse Shoe Drive

BS91QJ

Mariners Drive

BS92BQ

West Dene

BS91BL

Shirehampton Road

BS91TT

Parrys Grove

BS91SY

Druid Woods

BS92LE

Sylvan Way

BS91QR

Sanctuary Gardens

BS91PN

Goodeve Road

BS91DX

Sea Mills Lane

BS92DH

Cheyne Road

BS91EY

Stoke Cottages

BS92DX

Shirehampton Road

BS91FH

Wills Lane

BS92HE

Trym Side

BS91JA

Saville Road

BS91EJ

Druid Hill

BS92JT

The Crescent

BS91HA

Kewstoke Road

BS91LX

Downleaze

BS91DZ

Hadrian Close

BS91JP

Bishops Close

BS91SR

Newcombe Drive

BS91DW

Sea Mills Lane

BS91AY

Shaplands

BS91NA

Downleaze

BS91AE

Hornby Place

BS92DJ

Stoke Paddock Road

BS91EW

Druid Hill

BS91EZ

Stoke Hill

BS92JP

Dingle Close

BS91AN

Parrys Lane

BS92ES

St Edyths Road

BS91FE

Stoke Park Road

BS91SL

Avon Way

BS92LF

Sylvan Way

BS92LZ

Sylvan Way

BS91DA

St Hilary Close

BS91DY

Hadrian Close

BS91HZ

Sharland Close

BS92HT

Portway

BS92EU

Failand Walk

BS91QP

Church Road

BS91PT

Hazelwood Road

BS91JD

Saville Road

BS91QL

Church Road

BS92LL

Dinglewood Close

BS91DL

Sea Mills Lane

BS91SG

Avon Way

BS92JU

West Parade

BS92HN

Riverleaze

BS91PA

The Avenue

BS92HL

Riverleaze

BS92BH

Stoke Lodge Cottages

BS91DD

Druid Stoke Avenue

BS92ET

Brookleaze

Data Sources

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