Postcode BS4 1JL 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 very high crime levels, with around 241.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Knowle West is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare).
Knowle West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Knowle West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.9% 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 of residents in Knowle West is £36,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS4 1JL.
Knowle West near BS4 1JL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) |
| 0.2 mi | Filwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Filwood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Melvin Square | Small | Walking directions to Melvin Square |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Filwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £281,250 |
10 year median price trend in Filwood
In the BS4 1JL postcode area, located within Knowle West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 10 Melvin Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1LZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Knowle saver | 5 Melvin Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1LZ | Walking directions to Knowle saver |
| 0.3 mi | Newquay road convenience store | Bodmin Walk, Bristol, City of, BS4 1DS | Walking directions to Newquay road convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 56 Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | 11 Eleven | Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to 11 Eleven |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.