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About

Stoke Bishop is a residential ward in the northwest of Bristol, bordered by the River Trym and the A4018 road. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from detached homes to student accommodations near the University of Bristol’s halls of residence. Green spaces like Stoke Park and Durdham Down provide open areas for recreation, while local shops and pubs serve the community’s daily needs.

The ward has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to central Bristol and nearby suburbs. Stoke Bishop also includes parts of the University of Bristol campus, contributing to a blend of long-term residents and student populations. The area maintains a quiet, suburban feel, with tree-lined streets and proximity to the Downs, a large open space popular for walking and sports.

Area overview

On average Stoke Bishop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 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 of residents in Stoke Bishop is £58,326 per year. There are 2 schools in Stoke Bishop: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

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

Demographics

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

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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Stoke Bishop area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£1,025,000	£446,150	£718,750	£1,556,250	£2,270,000
Flats	41	£350,000	£110,000	£270,000	£450,000	£720,000
Semi-Detached	28	£559,900	£314,000	£412,375	£786,875	£986,250
Terraced	10	£525,000	£345,750	£396,250	£887,500	£1,090,500

10 years median price trend in Stoke Bishop

Data Sources

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

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

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