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About

Windmill Hill ward occupies a distinct southwestern portion of Bristol, bounded by the main railway line to the north and the River Avon New Cut to the south. Its residential streets are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a notable concentration of streets named after poets. The area includes the green expanse of Victoria Park, one of the city's largest public parks, which features formal gardens and recreational facilities.

The ward is anchored by the North Street thoroughfare, a linear hub of independent shops, cafes, and pubs that serves the local community. Ashton Gate stadium, home to Bristol City Football Club and the Bristol Bears rugby union team, sits on its western edge. The elevated vantage points from parts of the ward provide clear views towards the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge across the city.

Area overview

On average Windmill Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Windmill Hill is £58,666 per year. There are 3 schools in Windmill Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Windmill Hill is home to around 13,958 people, with a population density of about 8,125.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windmill Hill Population
13,958
Population density
8,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.41(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.69(+5%)
Public order
8.24(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.02(+8%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+110%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,511
75.32%
Other White
1,197
8.58%
African
297
2.13%
Pakistani
291
2.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
205
1.47%
Total population: 13,955

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,573
56.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,550
13.43%
No qualifications
1,249
10.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 11,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,173
36.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,571
26.05%
Owns outright
1,255
20.81%
Social rents from council
422
7%
Other social rented
398
6.6%
Total households: 6,030

Property prices in Windmill Hill

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Windmill Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced149£426,500
Detached3£371,300
Semi-Detached21£415,000
Flats43£250,000

10 years median price trend in Windmill Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windmill Hill.

All postcodes in Windmill Hill

BS43BZ

Hawthorne Street

BS42EQ

Bushy Park

BS35AH

Park Avenue

BS34NR

Cotswold Road

BS34QQ

Almorah Road

BS35AZ

St Johns Lane

BS35ES

Berrow Walk

BS35PF

Francis Road

BS35BF

Windmill Hill

BS35EW

Greendale Road

BS34RY

St Lukes Road

BS43BS

Arnos Street

BS34NY

Mendip Road

BS34PG

Quantock Road

BS34RQ

Oxford Street

BS35EL

St Johns Crescent

BS42AB

Winton Lane

BS35AA

St Johns Lane

BS35DW

Malago Drive

BS34SE

Montgomery Street

BS34LX

Lambourn Close

BS34TY

William Street

BS35DA

Sylvia Avenue

BS34TW

Hill Street

BS34LP

Algiers Street

BS35HU

Wedmore Vale

BS35AQ

St Johns Lane

BS34QT

Kensal Road

BS43BW

School Road

BS42BZ

Haverstock Road

BS34PH

Cotswold Road

BS35HS

Sidmouth Road

BS34TR

Hill Street

BS34LE

Alfred Road

BS43AH

Kingstree Street

BS35NF

Marksbury Road

BS34RJ

Oxford Street

BS34LW

Vivian Street

BS34UQ

Windsor Terrace

BS34UA

Green Street

BS35LD

Marksbury Road

BS34QG

Stanbury Road

BS35BZ

Sylvia Avenue

BS43BN

School Road

BS35PA

St Dunstans Road

BS43BA

Stanley Hill

BS34QN

Holmesdale Road

BS34PN

Dunford Road

BS35AF

St Johns Lane

BS35ER

St Johns Crescent

BS35HJ

Weymouth Road

BS34QH

Addison Road

BS34RH

Oxford Street

BS34PW

Dunford Road

BS35BA

St Johns Lane

BS42BG

Bellevue Road

BS42AG

Wells Road

BS35NX

Bedminster Road

BS43BE

Summer Hill

BS34SN

Hill Avenue

BS34LU

Windmill Hill

BS35LE

Marksbury Road

BS35AG

St Johns Lane

BS34TG

Cambridge Street

BS35EN

St Johns Crescent

BS34QS

Atlas Road

BS35BG

Dickinsons Fields

BS35HW

Littleton Road

BS42EB

Knowle Road

BS43AZ

Frederick Street

BS35EP

St Johns Crescent

BS34QX

Kensal Road

BS35HH

Weymouth Road

BS35BN

Ravenhill Road

BS34SR

Hill Avenue

BS34LJ

Somerset Terrace

BS43AN

Bathwell Road

BS34LQ

Brendon Road

BS43TB

New Walls

BS42EA

Bayham Road

BS34PQ

Quantock Road

BS34RU

Wycliffe Row

BS35AT

St Johns Lane

BS43BG

Summer Hill

BS35ET

Brean Gardens

BS34PJ

Brendon Road

BS35HG

Wedmore Vale

BS35BJ

Bristol South End

BS43BH

Park Street

BS43EF

Bath Road

BS35BB

St Johns Lane

BS35EZ

Lower Knowle Gardens

BS35PD

Bedminster Road

BS43BQ

Parliament Street

BS34TU

William Street

BS35AW

St Johns Lane

BS34SS

Nottingham Street

BS34LS

Gwilliam Street

BS42BX

Lilymead Avenue

BS43AU

Hillside Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.