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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

BS35PE

Bedminster Road

BS35AR

St Johns Lane

BS35ND

Honeywick Close

BS35BP

Ravenhill Road

BS34QR

Raymend Road

BS34LG

Alfred Road

BS43BU

Upper Street

BS35HF

Wedmore Vale

BS34SL

Merioneth Street

BS42DE

Brecknock Road

BS35DE

Tyning Road

BS34PX

Brendon Road

BS35BS

Ravenhill Road

BS34UF

Windsor Terrace

BS35LG

Marksbury Road

BS42BJ

Higham Street

BS34TJ

Richmond Street

BS35DF

Tyning Road

BS42DZ

Crowndale Road

BS35AN

Bower Walk

BS34DP

Nutgrove Avenue

BS34SJ

Monmouth Street

BS34PB

Mendip Road

BS34TS

Hill Street

BS35AJ

St Johns Lane

BS34PR

Paultow Avenue

BS43DE

Cemetery Road

BS34TN

Pylle Hill Crescent

BS34TL

Richmond Street

BS43BP

Fordell Place

BS43BT

Vale Street

BS34PT

Paultow Road

BS43DJ

School Road

BS34LY

Fraser Street

BS42BT

Winton Street

BS34UL

Stevens Crescent

BS42DD

Brecknock Road

BS35DR

Malago Drive

BS35PB

Clinton Road

BS34QU

Kensal Road

BS35JU

Marksbury Road

BS34SW

Maidstone Street

BS42ED

Knowle Road

BS34BJ

Park Mews

BS42EH

Bushy Park

BS34TQ

Richmond Street

BS42BW

Winton Street

BS34LA

Dunkerry Road

BS34SF

Hill Avenue

BS43AL

Firfield Street

BS34UG

Windsor Terrace

BS34SX

Hill Avenue

BS35HQ

Wedmore Vale

BS34PE

Quantock Road

BS34LD

Dunkerry Road

BS43BB

Goolden Street

BS34SU

Hill Avenue

BS34LN

Orwell Street

BS43BL

Park Street

BS34NZ

Eldon Terrace

BS34TZ

Pylle Hill Crescent

BS35NZ

St Dunstans Road

BS34UB

Green Street

BS34QW

Raymend Road

BS42BA

St John's Lane

BS34LF

Alfred Road

BS34LB

Dunkerry Road

BS43DB

Balmain Street

BS43AJ

Highgrove Street

Data Sources

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