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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 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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	24	£1,082,500	£420,350	£745,000	£1,438,750	£2,054,750
Flats	40	£356,250	£189,800	£273,750	£450,000	£742,500
Semi-Detached	28	£555,000	£351,400	£395,750	£786,875	£954,250
Terraced	9	£580,000	£385,000	£475,000	£990,000	£1,096,000

10 years median price trend in Stoke Bishop

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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