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BS15 1LR

Cottrell Avenue

Hillfields

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Overview

Postcode BS15 1LR is located in an urban city, within the Hillfields ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Hillfields area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hillfields is £47,272 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hillfields Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hillfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hillfields has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hillfields is £47,272 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hillfields near BS15 1LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS15 1LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillfields ParkMediumWalking directions to Hillfields Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,307.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.54(+18%)
Public order
10.89(+67%)
Other theft
5.73(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.16(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.16(-65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
70.7%
African
22
7.01%
Other White
20
6.37%
Other Asian
11
3.5%
Caribbean
8
2.55%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
31.05%
No qualifications
54
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
41.8%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Social rents from council
12
9.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Hillfields

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £355K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Hillfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £617,897.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£375,000£340
Terraced75£325,000£339
Semi-Detached33£315,000£336
Flats18£169,975£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,250£137,500£213,000£230,000
2017£365,000£153,500£230,000£239,995
2018£340,000£160,000£239,000£245,000
2019£370,000£161,500£235,000£250,000
2020£308,500£159,000£255,000£269,000
2021£340,000£175,000£262,500£275,000
2022£381,500£187,500£312,000£325,000
2023£450,000£200,750£340,000£315,000
2024£185,000£340,003£313,250
2025£330,000£187,500£321,500£325,000
2026£450,000£140,000£295,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£251£248£252
2017£336£256£254£254
2018£280£311£246£253
2019£234£303£253£258
2020£288£300£277£285
2021£298£305£304£291
2022£351£330£358£336
2023£317£324£351£329
2024£327£344£340
2025£341£334£341£346
2026£340£406£339£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS15 1LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202623, Cottrell Avenue, Bristol, BS15 1LRTerracedFreehold£290,000
03 Nov 202523, Cottrell Avenue, Bristol, BS15 1LRTerracedFreehold£220,000
29 Oct 202528, King Johns Road, Bristol, BS15 1NLTerracedFreehold£246,000
29 Aug 202528, King Johns Road, Bristol, BS15 1NLTerracedFreehold£210,500
31 Jul 202521, King Johns Road, Bristol, BS15 1NLTerracedFreehold£269,500

Schools

In the BS15 1LR postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS15 1LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMinerva Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBristol Brunel AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS15 1LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThuvas Convenience StoreCharlton Road, Bristol, BS15 1LSWalking directions to Thuvas Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco Express314 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3PQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodLodge Road, Bristol, BS15 1JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miRR Superstore294-296 Lodge Causeway, Bristol, BS16 3RDWalking directions to RR Superstore
0.3 miHillfields News Convenicence StoreMarket Square, Bristol, BS16 4LEWalking directions to Hillfields News Convenicence Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

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 1LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie King

Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Kelvin Blake

Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardHillfieldsE05010903
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HillfieldsE02003029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 018AE01014624
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS15 1LR

Is BS15 1LR (Hillfields) safe?

The area around BS15 1LR records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1LR?

The median sale price around BS15 1LR in Hillfields is £315,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS15 1LR?

There are 17 schools close to BS15 1LR, including Minerva Primary Academy (Good), Bristol Brunel Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS15 1LR?

BS15 1LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS15 1LR (Hillfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS15 1LR is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ellie King (Labour Party) and Kelvin Blake (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.