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About

Upper Horfield is a residential area in north Bristol, bordered by Filton, Lockleaze, and Southmead. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and modern developments. Horfield Common provides green space, while nearby Gloucester Road offers shops and amenities. The area has good transport links, including bus routes to the city centre.

Local facilities include Horfield Leisure Centre and the Memorial Stadium, home to Bristol Rovers FC. Schools like Horfield Church of England Primary serve the community. The area retains a suburban feel while being close to central Bristol. Housing tends to be more affordable than in some other parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Upper Horfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Horfield is £42,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Horfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Horfield Population
8,045
Population density
7,479.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,997
62.13%
Other White
679
8.44%
African
568
7.06%
Indian
274
3.41%
Caribbean
216
2.69%
Total population: 8,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
865
28.22%
Owns with a mortgage
649
21.17%
Owns outright
524
17.1%
Other social rented
480
15.66%
Social rents from council
452
14.75%
Total households: 3,065

Property prices in Upper Horfield

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Upper Horfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Horfield 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 Upper Horfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£218,500
Semi-Detached15£360,000
Terraced28£382,500

10 years median price trend in Upper Horfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Horfield.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.