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BS15 1FS

Kingswood

South Gloucestershire

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Detailed insights for BS15 1FS

Overview

Postcode BS15 1FS is located in an urban city, within the Kingswood ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingswood North East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswood North East is £43,176 per year. The nearest station is Lawrence Hill, about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kingswood Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingswood North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kingswood North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kingswood North East is £43,176 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS15 1FS.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingswood North East near BS15 1FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS15 1FS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKingswood ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingswood Park
0.4 miCoalbrook RoadSmallWalking directions to Coalbrook Road

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
8,563.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.78(+58%)
Shoplifting
21.99(+233%)
Public order
17.59(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(-4%)
Other theft
7.15(+27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
84.73%
Other White
33
7.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.65%
African
5
1.11%
Caribbean
5
1.11%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
32.8%
No qualifications
79
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
94
49.21%
Owns outright
49
25.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
13.61%
Other social rented
11
5.76%
Social rents from council
4
2.09%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Kingswood

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £317K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£367,250£481
Semi-Detached27£310,000£326
Terraced74£297,475£323
Flats48£190,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£144,975£248,750£203,000
2017£255,750£162,000£238,500£218,500
2018£270,100£166,000£247,000£223,000
2019£320,000£160,500£243,250£230,750
2020£392,000£172,500£260,000£230,000
2021£387,500£180,000£285,000£255,000
2022£385,000£198,000£321,880£290,000
2023£436,500£185,000£300,000£286,600
2024£435,000£197,500£310,000£283,000
2025£362,000£195,000£325,500£290,000
2026£173,000£340,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£277£250£224
2017£253£290£256£228
2018£307£280£272£241
2019£277£274£267£247
2020£279£286£264£251
2021£321£301£295£277
2022£373£347£334£328
2023£316£320£322£308
2024£314£338£330£316
2025£465£369£336£314
2026£325£316£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS15 1FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS15 1FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20255, Gilbert Road, Bristol, BS15 1RBTerracedFreehold£280,000
12 Mar 202618, Gilbert Road, Bristol, BS15 1RETerracedFreehold£300,000
18 Jul 202570, Kingsholme Road, Bristol, BS15 1RLTerracedFreehold£250,000
21 Mar 202558, Kingsholme Road, Bristol, BS15 1RLTerracedFreehold£255,000
07 Feb 202582, Kingsholme Road, Bristol, BS15 1RLOtherFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the BS15 1FS postcode area, located within Kingswood North East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS15 1FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNew Horizons Learning CentreCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS15 1FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS15 1FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sLondon Street, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miIcelandRegent Street, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidlHalls Road, Bristol, BS15 8JDWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miKings Food & WineSouth Gloucestershire, BS15 8PPWalking directions to Kings Food & Wine
0.3 miFood PlusTwo Mile Hill Road, Bristol, City of, BS15 1FEWalking directions to Food Plus

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Gloucestershire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,619
Band B£1,888
Band C£2,158
Band D£2,428
Band E£2,967
Band F£3,507
Band G£4,047
Band H£4,856

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS15 1FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Mary Snelling

Kingswood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth GloucestershireE06000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardKingswoodE05012117
ParishKingswoodE04013343
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingswood North EastE02003116
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Gloucestershire 027CE01014927
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BS15 1FS

Is BS15 1FS (Kingswood North East) safe?

The area around BS15 1FS records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near BS15 1FS?

The median sale price around BS15 1FS in Kingswood North East is £280,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS15 1FS?

There are 14 schools close to BS15 1FS, including The Park Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and New Horizons Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS15 1FS?

BS15 1FS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS15 1FS (Kingswood North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS15 1FS is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Mary Snelling (Labour Party).

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.