Postcode BS13 8RU is located in an urban city, within the Hartcliffe and Withywood ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Highridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highridge is £43,125 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Withywood Park.
Highridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Highridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highridge is £43,125 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS13 8RU.
Highridge near BS13 8RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Withywood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Withywood Park |
| 0.1 mi | Withywood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Withywood Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Hartcliffe and Withywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £355,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £285,500 | £318 |
| Terraced | 56 | £250,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 8 | £147,500 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £92,000 | £190,000 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £322,500 | £127,750 | £195,000 | £185,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £119,748 | £219,998 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £129,500 | £222,748 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £217,750 | £198,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £150,000 | £241,000 | £223,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £139,500 | £268,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £152,500 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | — | £186,000 | £275,500 | £247,250 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £153,750 | £275,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £512,500 | £172,500 | £292,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £160 | £201 | £217 |
| 2017 | £235 | £197 | £223 | £215 |
| 2018 | £304 | £183 | £234 | £226 |
| 2019 | £304 | £214 | £244 | £228 |
| 2020 | — | £188 | £239 | £240 |
| 2021 | £305 | £279 | £266 | £260 |
| 2022 | £341 | £247 | £298 | £310 |
| 2023 | £372 | £279 | £298 | £294 |
| 2024 | — | £320 | £300 | £299 |
| 2025 | £351 | £265 | £312 | £310 |
| 2026 | £381 | £291 | £346 | £295 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS13 8RU.
In the BS13 8RU postcode area, located within Highridge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS13 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Four Acres, Bristol, City of, BS13 8RA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Kwik Save | Queen's Road, Bristol, City of, BS13 8PH | Walking directions to Kwik Save |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Queen's Road, Bristol, City of, BS13 8PH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS13 8RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerry Johanna Bailes
Hartcliffe & Withywood - Elected 2 May 2024
Kirsty Tait
Hartcliffe & Withywood - Elected 2 May 2024
Paul Goggin
Hartcliffe & Withywood - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS13 8RU records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS13 8RU in Highridge is £260,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BS13 8RU, including Belgrave School, Four Acres Academy (Good) and Venturers' Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS13 8RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,813 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS13 8RU is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kerry Johanna Bailes (Labour Party), Kirsty Tait (Labour Party) and Paul Goggin (Labour Party).
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.