Postcode BS4 1SS 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 214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knowle West is £39,335 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Crox Bottom.
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 214.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.3% 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 1SS.
Knowle West near BS4 1SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crox Bottom | Large | Walking directions to Crox Bottom |
| 0.4 mi | Western Slopes | Large | Walking directions to Western Slopes |
| 0.4 mi | Knowle West Health Park | Medium | Walking directions to Knowle West Health Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Filwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £461,150.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 13 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £285,000 |
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Filwood
In the BS4 1SS postcode area, located within Knowle West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 11 Eleven | Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to 11 Eleven |
| 0.2 mi | Local Value | Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to Local Value |
| 0.2 mi | Knowle mini market | Leinster Avenue, Bristol, City of, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to Knowle mini market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 56 Leinster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1NL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Inns Court Stores | 9-11 Marshall Walk, Bristol, BS4 1TR | Walking directions to Inns Court Stores |
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 1SS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.