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About

Withywood is a residential suburb situated in the south of Bristol, within the larger Hartcliffe ward. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and several low-rise apartment blocks. Its layout is defined by a network of local roads and cul-de-sacs, with green spaces like the Northern Slopes providing accessible parkland on its eastern fringe. The local community is served by essential amenities including a district shopping centre, primary schools, and a public library.

The area is characterised by its proximity to large areas of managed grassland and woodland, such as the expansive Dundry Slopes. A notable local landmark is the former Imperial Sports Ground, a significant open recreational space with a long history of community use. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting the suburb to Bristol city centre and neighbouring districts like Hartcliffe and Bishopsworth.

Area overview

On average Withywood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withywood is £37,477 per year. There are 2 schools in Withywood: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Withywood is home to around 5,966 people, with a population density of about 4,685.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withywood Population
5,966
Population density
4,685.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.41(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.99(+79%)
Public order
20.28(+208%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.73(+80%)
Other theft
8.72(+55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,136
86.1%
Other White
308
5.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
96
1.61%
African
69
1.16%
Indian
59
0.99%
Total population: 5,965

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,350
29.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
775
16.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
727
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
651
14.2%
Total 16+ residents: 4,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
802
33.67%
Owns with a mortgage
554
23.26%
Owns outright
522
21.91%
Other social rented
247
10.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
8.02%
Total households: 2,382

Property prices in Withywood

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Withywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Withywood 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 Withywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£85,000
Semi-Detached12£281,500
Terraced21£255,000

10 years median price trend in Withywood

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

All postcodes in Withywood

BS138QD

Queens Road

BS139NB

Whitmead Gardens

BS139RH

Stillingfleet Road

BS130BB

Wymbush Crescent

BS139BX

Molesworth Drive

BS139AZ

Gay Elms Road

BS139BW

Elvard Road

BS139DP

Claypiece Road

BS139NH

Harnhill Close

BS139PF

Fulford Walk

BS139RN

Privet Drive

BS139AR

Newland Drive

BS139HN

Culverwell Road

BS139LL

Bishport Avenue

BS139BA

Sheepscroft

BS139HA

Arthurswood Road

BS137TA

Whitchurch Lane

BS139JU

Arundel Close

BS139BD

Gay Elms Road

BS139EY

Culverwell Road

BS139LZ

Hogues Walk

BS139JT

Smithmead

BS130AZ

Wymbush Gardens

BS139HP

Pigott Avenue

BS139DW

Cobhorn Drive

BS139LF

Lynde Close

BS139HU

Rodmead Walk

BS139ND

Hareclive Road

BS130HS

Hartcliffe and Withywood

BS139BH

Molesworth Drive

BS139DS

Newland Road

BS139DZ

Newland Walk

BS139NA

Kilmersdon Road

BS130AD

Fulford Road

BS130AN

Broadstone Walk

BS139LW

Bishport Avenue

BS139RP

Azelin Avenue

BS139DY

Newland Road

BS139DX

Newland Road

BS138QE

Queens Road

BS130AP

Maynard Road

BS139DN

Taylor Gardens

BS139HY

Fair Furlong

BS130BJ

Gould Close

BS139LU

Borver Grove

BS139RQ

Gatcombe Road

BS139BU

Elvard Road

BS139HR

Pigott Avenue

Data Sources

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