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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 58 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
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
26.1(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.87(+65%)
Public order
6.81(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+3%)
Other theft
5.51(-2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,465
80.09%
Other White
807
6.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
237
1.81%
Indian
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Stoke Bishop area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,375,000.

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
Detached24£1,082,500
Flats40£356,250
Semi-Detached28£555,000
Terraced9£580,000

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

BS91DJ

St Laud Close

BS91RP

Glenavon Park

BS91DE

Druid Stoke Avenue

BS91JJ

Bishops Close

BS91LY

Downleaze

BS92HX

Woodleaze

BS92JU

West Parade

BS91JZ

Julian Road

BS92DN

Shirehampton Road

BS92HF

Stokeleigh Walk

BS92EF

Shirehampton Road

BS92DQ

Bell Barn Wood

BS91BU

Ellbridge Close

BS91QH

Mariners Drive

BS91PN

Goodeve Road

BS91QG

Mariners Drive

BS91ST

Sabrina Way

BS92HA

Trym Side

BS91NT

Knoll Hill

BS91DW

Sea Mills Lane

BS91BG

Reedley Road

BS91BX

Cedar Grove

BS91HL

Lodge Court

BS91SP

Roman Way

BS92DY

Shirehampton Road

BS91FE

Stoke Park Road

BS91SJ

Avon Way

BS92ED

Shirehampton Road

BS92HB

Trym Side

BS92HW

Ableton Walk

BS91BP

Newlyn Avenue

BS91FN

Maple Drive

BS91PF

Severn Lodge

BS92BS

Ebenezer Lane

BS92LR

Haytor Park

BS91TD

Druid Woods

BS91DL

Sea Mills Lane

BS91NY

Ivywell Road

BS92AR

Coombe Lane

BS92EB

Shirehampton Road

BS92EZ

Mead Way

BS92JW

East Parade

BS91DA

St Hilary Close

BS91EZ

Stoke Hill

BS91HD

Cranleigh Gardens

BS91NA

Downleaze

BS92DH

Cheyne Road

BS92DR

Shirehampton Road

BS91FJ

Abbey Gate

BS91PJ

Avon Grove

BS92ER

The Pentagon

BS92NE

Ashcroft Road

BS91RB

Knoll Hill

BS91BW

Cedar Park

BS91HW

Eastmead Lane

BS91QU

Knoll Hill

BS91SX

Druid Woods

BS91SZ

Druid Woods

BS92EY

Trym Leaze

BS91DS

Abbeywood Drive

BS91LF

Stoke Park Road

BS91LG

Stoke Hill

BS92DB

Briercliffe Road

BS92JQ

Coombe Dale

BS92NG

Sunny Hill

BS83EJ

Stoke Bishop

BS91QY

Knoll Hill

BS91DQ

Druid Stoke Avenue

BS91HN

Howecroft Gardens

BS91JN

Stoke Hill

BS91QX

Knoll Hill

BS91RL

Glenavon Park

BS91SN

Branscombe Road

BS92BP

Cross Elms Lane

BS92HN

Riverleaze

BS92JH

Coombe Dale

BS92JZ

Blaise Walk

BS91NR

Knoll Hill

BS91PL

Cooks Folly Road

BS91TB

Avon Vale

BS91TT

Parrys Grove

BS92LF

Sylvan Way

BS91QR

Sanctuary Gardens

BS92BT

Coombe Gardens

BS91QD

Woodside

BS91QW

Church Road

BS91FG

Hornby Place

BS91NG

Rockleaze Avenue

BS91PW

Goodeve Road

BS91RA

Knoll Hill

BS92LQ

Bluebell Close

BS91LT

Downleaze

BS91PA

The Avenue

BS92HT

Portway

BS91JL

Stoke Hill

BS91BE

Reedley Road

BS92EJ

Park Road

BS92NB

Sylvan Way

BS91JF

Stoke Park Road

BS91SH

Roman Way

Data Sources

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