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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, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£253,500
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£233K – £271K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £297 per square foot) in Withywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£295,000£351
Semi-Detached13£268,000£291
Terraced25£252,000£298
Flats5£140,000£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withywood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£92,000£196,000£170,000
2017£153,000£190,000£185,000
2018£119,500£228,500£191,250
2019£142,500£220,250£188,000
2020£120,000£221,500£203,250
2021£195,000£230,000£221,000
2022£132,000£265,000£245,000
2023£175,000£272,500£260,000
2024£165,000£275,000£252,500
2025£140,000£272,500£255,000
2026£155,000£278,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withywood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£195£201
2017£289£220£221
2018£189£234£214
2019£247£224£239
2020£188£225£240
2021£282£265£257
2022£416£298£304
2023£321£300£302
2024£323£277£300
2025£158£289£306
2026£306£323£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withywood in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.