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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 143 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
143
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
79.28(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.83(+93%)
Public order
19.95(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+50%)
Other theft
9.05(+61%)
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 44 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
Flats5£165,000
Semi-Detached15£275,000
Terraced23£255,000
Detached1£295,000

10 years median price trend in Withywood

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

All postcodes in Withywood

BS139PL

Hareclive Road

BS130AY

Milliman Close

BS139LB

Murford Walk

BS139BN

Molesworth Drive

BS139RG

Gatcombe Road

BS130AR

Maynard Close

BS137TA

Whitchurch Lane

BS139JJ

Murford Avenue

BS139JR

Hareclive Road

BS138QD

Queens Road

BS139DP

Claypiece Road

BS130AA

Fulford Road

BS139PW

Flowerwell Road

BS139BS

Elvard Road

BS139LX

Borver Grove

BS139BB

Gay Elms Road

BS130AZ

Wymbush Gardens

BS139BT

Elvard Close

BS139LQ

Herridge Close

BS139AZ

Gay Elms Road

BS139LF

Lynde Close

BS139LW

Bishport Avenue

BS130AN

Broadstone Walk

BS139DX

Newland Road

BS139BJ

Molesworth Drive

BS139DH

Bishport Avenue

BS139AY

Cowler Walk

BS139JS

Murford Avenue

BS139AR

Newland Drive

BS139ND

Hareclive Road

BS139EH

Bishport Avenue

BS139PH

Collinson Road

BS139HX

Fair Furlong

BS139DF

Hartcliffe and Withywood

BS139EA

Newland Road

BS130AP

Maynard Road

BS139DZ

Newland Walk

BS139LN

Bishport Close

BS130AW

Blackthorn Close

BS139PJ

Gullimores Gardens

BS139NF

Sallysmead Close

BS130AG

Maynard Road

BS139LE

Lynde Close

BS139NH

Harnhill Close

BS130AH

Fulford Road

BS139DU

Kencot Walk

BS139LJ

Bishport Avenue

BS139JT

Smithmead

Data Sources

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