Postcode BS1 5SY is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside area of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The median sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside is £336,500 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £263,750 and £388,750. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,421 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from BS1 5SY.
University & Brandon Hill near BS1 5SY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
| 0.3 mi | College Green | Small | Walking directions to College Green |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 (about £460 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,090,000 | £531 |
| Terraced | 9 | £515,000 | £411 |
| Flats | 69 | £330,000 | £462 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | £285,237 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £489,500 |
| 2019 | £321,350 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £532,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | £319,000 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £519,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £607,500 |
| 2025 | £332,500 | £507,500 |
| 2026 | £337,500 | £725,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £358 |
| 2017 | £403 | £387 |
| 2018 | £441 | £459 |
| 2019 | £458 | £417 |
| 2020 | £458 | £403 |
| 2021 | £439 | £425 |
| 2022 | £481 | £530 |
| 2023 | £456 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £453 |
| 2025 | £474 | £447 |
| 2026 | £458 | £456 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 149, Invicta, Millennium Promenade, Bristol, BS1 5SY | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 113, Invicta, Millennium Promenade, Bristol, BS1 5SY | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 163, Invicta, Millennium Promenade, Bristol, BS1 5SY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 140, Invicta, Millennium Promenade, Bristol, BS1 5SY | Flats | Leasehold | £338,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Flat 26, Purifier House, Lime Kiln Road, Bristol, BS1 5AU | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the BS1 5SY postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Bristol Cathedral Choir School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cathedral Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS1 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Clements Convenience | 87 Saint Georges Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UR | Walking directions to Clements Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Canons Way, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Mardyke Ferry Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6TT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 171-178 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 5SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick McAllister
Hotwells & Harbourside - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 5SY records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and bicycle theft.
The median sale price around BS1 5SY in Hotwells and Harbourside is £336,500 (about £460 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 5SY, including Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS1 5SY is Bedminster, about 1,340 m away.
BS1 5SY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,421 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 5SY is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (Green Party).