Postcode BS4 1ES is located in an urban city, within the Filwood ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Knowle West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowle West is £39,335 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare).
Knowle West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Knowle West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Knowle West is £39,335 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS4 1ES.
Knowle West near BS4 1ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| 0.8 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) |
| 0.3 mi | The Northern Slopes (The Novers) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Novers) |
| 0.4 mi | The Northern Slopes (The Bommie) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Bommie) |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) in Filwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £461,150.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £386,250 | £349 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £290,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 66 | £285,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 13 | £227,500 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £162,000 | £189,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £183,500 | £152,750 | £185,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £231,000 | £201,750 | £218,500 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £190,995 | £229,000 | £216,000 |
| 2020 | £314,995 | £229,000 | £254,995 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | £321,995 | £204,995 | £255,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £232,000 | £269,000 | £332,500 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £198,750 | £275,500 | £303,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £145,000 | £285,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £274,500 | £220,000 | £295,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £407,500 | £227,500 | £264,975 | £353,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £336 | £228 | £237 |
| 2017 | £254 | £362 | £218 | £229 |
| 2018 | £324 | £312 | £240 | £261 |
| 2019 | £324 | £285 | £254 | £266 |
| 2020 | £318 | £432 | £289 | £279 |
| 2021 | £325 | £310 | £280 | £295 |
| 2022 | £244 | £336 | £327 | £364 |
| 2023 | £469 | £268 | £332 | £329 |
| 2024 | £353 | £345 | £328 | £354 |
| 2025 | £274 | £348 | £342 | £344 |
| 2026 | £329 | £358 | £287 | £392 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 1ES.
In the BS4 1ES postcode area, located within Knowle West, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 1ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Knowle saver | 5 Melvin Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1LZ | Walking directions to Knowle saver |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Glyn Vale, Bristol, BS3 5JG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 18 Glyn Vale, Knowle, Bristol, BS3 5JG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 56 Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 10 Melvin Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1LZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 BS4 1ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lisa Durston
Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Rob Logan
Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS4 1ES records about 92 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 BS4 1ES in Knowle West is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BS4 1ES, including Oasis Academy Connaught (Good), Oasis Academy Marksbury Road (Outstanding) and Knowle West Early Years Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS4 1ES is Bedminster, about 1,185 m away.
BS4 1ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS4 1ES is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lisa Durston (Labour Party) and Rob Logan (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.