Postcode BS20 6SP is located in an urban city, within the Portishead West ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Portishead South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portishead South is £65,492 per year. The nearest station is Avonmouth, about 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackdown Road Park.
Portishead South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Portishead South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Portishead South is £65,492 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BS20 6SP.
Portishead South near BS20 6SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Avonmouth located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackdown Road Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackdown Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Peter's Church Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Peter's Church Garden |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Portishead West area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,600 up to £1,137,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £537,500 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £375,000 | £371 |
| Terraced | 19 | £310,000 | £378 |
| Flats | 17 | £210,000 | £349 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,500 | £173,500 | £292,000 | £269,250 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £163,000 | £288,500 | £308,000 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £207,000 | £305,000 | £243,500 |
| 2019 | £432,500 | £182,000 | £319,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £455,000 | £182,500 | £330,000 | £276,500 |
| 2021 | £537,750 | £202,000 | £350,000 | £322,500 |
| 2022 | £573,000 | £229,950 | £372,500 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £205,000 | £380,000 | £374,975 |
| 2024 | £507,500 | £250,000 | £345,000 | £376,000 |
| 2025 | £522,500 | £182,500 | £380,000 | £317,500 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £282,500 | £347,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321 | £280 | £301 | £293 |
| 2017 | £327 | £267 | £304 | £317 |
| 2018 | £341 | £290 | £307 | £311 |
| 2019 | £349 | £277 | £311 | £298 |
| 2020 | £350 | £273 | £324 | £333 |
| 2021 | £373 | £306 | £352 | £337 |
| 2022 | £424 | £337 | £394 | £399 |
| 2023 | £401 | £297 | £415 | £422 |
| 2024 | £421 | £304 | £384 | £407 |
| 2025 | £410 | £283 | £353 | £360 |
| 2026 | £420 | £402 | £400 | £357 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS20 6SP.
In the BS20 6SP postcode area, located within Portishead South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS20 6SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 109-111 Avon Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6LT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 60 West Hill, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6LR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The White Cot | St Peters Road, Bristol, BS20 6QY | Walking directions to The White Cot |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 50 High Street, Bristol, BS20 6EL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | High Street, Bristol, BS20 6AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for North Somerset 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 BS20 6SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicola Holland
Portishead West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Mason
Portishead West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sadik Al-Hassan
North Somerset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS20 6SP records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 BS20 6SP in Portishead South is £445,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BS20 6SP, including Gordano School (Outstanding), St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and High Down Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS20 6SP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Somerset covering BS20 6SP is Sadik Al-Hassan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicola Holland (Portishead Independents) and Sue Mason (Liberal Democrats).
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.