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BS2 8QW

Backfields Lane

Ashley

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Detailed insights for BS2 8QW

Overview

Postcode BS2 8QW is located in an urban city, within the Ashley ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the St Pauls area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 306.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
307
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
56.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

St Pauls has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

St Pauls has a very high crime rate, with approximately 306.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.1%

Approximately 56.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from BS2 8QW.

Flood risk

No risk

St Pauls near BS2 8QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS2 8QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier
0.6 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
1 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS2 8QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.5 miSt Agnes ParkSmallWalking directions to St Agnes Park
0.3 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
20,820.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.58(+279%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.7(+488%)
Public order
53.8(+723%)
Shoplifting
52.44(+693%)
Other theft
33.45(+494%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
30.14%
African
67
23.76%
Other White
43
15.25%
Caribbean
29
10.28%
Other
13
4.61%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
41.07%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.18%
No qualifications
22
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
54.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
33.33%
Owns outright
6
4.55%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Ashley

Median price£382,000
Price per sq ft£421
Sales (last 12 months)209
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £518K

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Ashley area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,786 up to £1,265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£797,500£451
Detached3£660,000£480
Terraced103£470,000£422
Flats91£252,000£419

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,000£543,648£380,000
2017£395,000£245,000£590,000£358,250
2018£220,000£608,750£379,000
2019£446,025£248,000£625,000£365,000
2020£437,500£255,000£587,500£418,250
2021£243,000£770,000£437,125
2022£495,000£260,000£693,600£470,000
2023£1,022,000£240,125£665,500£461,500
2024£247,500£740,000£445,000
2025£660,000£259,000£875,000£460,000
2026£251,000£597,500£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£393£347
2017£422£385£391£341
2018£393£378£368
2019£378£393£415£357
2020£398£400£385£372
2021£411£449£385
2022£498£447£469£429
2023£417£450£462£434
2024£437£472£434
2025£480£419£472£427
2026£434£433£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 202525, Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QWFlatsLeasehold£220,000
12 May 202511, Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QWOtherLeasehold£170,000
29 Oct 202512, City Road, Bristol, BS2 8TPOtherFreehold£375,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 23, Ducrow Court, Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8ARFlatsLeasehold£132,500
25 Jul 2025Flat 17, Ducrow Court, Backfields, Bristol, BS2 8AQFlatsLeasehold£137,500

Schools

In the BS2 8QW postcode area, located within St Pauls, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS2 8QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurserySt Pauls Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThe Dolphin SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCabot Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS2 8QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJudy & Wissam Supermarket56 Stokes Croft, Saint Pauls, Bristol, BS1 3QUWalking directions to Judy & Wissam Supermarket
0.1 miHoryaal FoodstoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Horyaal Foodstore
0.1 miThe Best82 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QYWalking directions to The Best
0.1 miPremier ExpressCity Road, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Premier Express
0.1 miAshley Convenience StoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Ashley Convenience 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 BS2 8QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Malik

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Izzy Russell

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Tim Wye

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardAshleyE05010885
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St PaulsE02006950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 059DE01033347
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS2 8QW

Is BS2 8QW (St Pauls) safe?

The area around BS2 8QW records about 307 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 BS2 8QW?

The median sale price around BS2 8QW in St Pauls is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS2 8QW?

There are 20 schools close to BS2 8QW, including St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), The Dolphin School (Requires improvement) and Cabot Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS2 8QW?

The closest station to BS2 8QW is Montpelier, about 681 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS2 8QW?

BS2 8QW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS2 8QW (St Pauls) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS2 8QW is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abdul Malik (Green Party), Izzy Russell (Green Party) and Tim Wye (Green 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.