Postcode BS16 4BJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 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 Hillfields is £47,272 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 2.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hillfields Park.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hillfields is £47,272 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS16 4BJ.
Hillfields near BS16 4BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hillfields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillfields Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £375,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 75 | £325,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £315,000 | £336 |
| Flats | 18 | £169,975 | £361 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 4BJ.
In the BS16 4BJ postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 11ELEVEN | 115 Staple Hill Road, Bristol, BS16 5AD | Walking directions to 11ELEVEN |
| 0.2 mi | Stanbury Convenience Store | 89 Staple Hill Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5AD | Walking directions to Stanbury Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Acacia Stores | Acacia Avenue, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4PY | Walking directions to Acacia Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | 128 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5BG | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 12 Straits Parade, Bristol, BS16 2LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 BS16 4BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellie King
Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024
Kelvin Blake
Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS16 4BJ 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.
The median sale price around BS16 4BJ in Hillfields is £315,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS16 4BJ, including Briarwood School (Good), Minerva Primary Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS16 4BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS16 4BJ 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).
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.