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Stoke Bishop

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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stoke Bishop Population

13,067

Population density

2,457.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

1.73%

Total households: 4,392

Property prices in Stoke Bishop

Median price£533,750

Price per sq ft£448

Sales (last 12 months)114

Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £840K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £533,750 (about £448 per square foot) in Stoke Bishop area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoke Bishop over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£1,115,000	£546	£331,750	£911,875	£1,470,400	£1,912,500
Terraced	7	£580,000	£473	£398,000	£525,000	£775,000	£1,087,500
Semi-Detached	35	£550,000	£450	£329,582	£397,500	£750,000	£928,500
Flats	46	£387,500	£393	£153,500	£333,175	£528,750	£773,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoke Bishop

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Bishop.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£895,000	£285,000	£556,000	£290,500
2017	£777,500	£320,000	£430,000	£517,500
2018	£865,000	£320,000	£501,000	£529,000
2019	£990,000	£297,500	£400,000	£326,000
2020	£1,090,010	£325,000	£562,500	£353,750
2021	£993,500	£360,000	£522,500	£385,000
2022	£1,001,000	£390,000	£530,000	£479,000
2023	£1,050,000	£357,000	£625,000	£425,000
2024	£1,000,000	£330,000	£555,000	£540,000
2025	£1,082,500	£399,975	£550,000	£577,500
2026	£1,143,500	£390,000	£662,000	£585,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Bishop.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£441	£309	£406	£290
2017	£436	£344	£357	£338
2018	£444	£318	£369	£360
2019	£462	£328	£352	£309
2020	£456	£341	£406	£365
2021	£507	£372	£441	£380
2022	£559	£391	£464	£420
2023	£555	£393	£452	£369
2024	£575	£396	£480	£457
2025	£546	£378	£458	£473
2026	£635	£416	£472	£625

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail