Area360 logo

Postcode insights

BS4 1UJ

Roman Farm Road

Filwood

Interactive map showing BS4 1UJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BS4 1UJ

Overview

Postcode BS4 1UJ 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, roughly 2.5× 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 Parson Street, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hengrove Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
215
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
71.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Knowle West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Knowle West is £39,335 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from BS4 1UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowle West near BS4 1UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parson Street located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS4 1UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHengrove ParkLargeWalking directions to Hengrove Park
0.1 miFilwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Filwood Park

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
1,628.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.94(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.24(+257%)
Public order
35.5(+443%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.48(+277%)
Other theft
19.58(+248%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
78.97%
Other White
20
9.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.8%
Chinese
5
2.34%
African
4
1.87%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
37.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
20.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.8%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
38.6%
Social rents from council
38
33.33%
Owns outright
11
9.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.77%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Filwood

Median price£282,250
Price per sq ft£350
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £329K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Filwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£386,250£349
Semi-Detached41£290,000£342
Terraced66£285,000£352
Flats13£227,500£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Filwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Filwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Filwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Filwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Filwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 1UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 1UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025Unit 1, Kenn Court, South Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS4 1ULOtherLeasehold£5,530,123
02 Jun 2025Flat 5, 12, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS4 1FHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
15 Aug 2025109, Creswicke Road, Bristol, BS4 1UBTerracedFreehold£290,000
22 Jul 202593, Creswicke Road, Bristol, BS4 1UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 2, 6, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS4 1FEFlatsLeasehold£105,750

Schools

In the BS4 1UJ postcode area, located within Knowle West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS4 1UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySchool of Christ The King Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryKnowle West Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOasis Academy ConnaughtAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 1UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS4 1UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyRoman Park Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS4 1UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miInns Court Stores9-11 Marshall Walk, Bristol, BS4 1TRWalking directions to Inns Court Stores
0.4 mi11 ElevenLeinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NLWalking directions to 11 Eleven
0.4 miKnowle mini marketLeinster Avenue, Bristol, City of, BS4 1NLWalking directions to Knowle mini market
0.4 miLocal ValueLeinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NLWalking directions to Local Value

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 BS4 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Durston

Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Rob Logan

Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Karin Smyth

Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol SouthE14001135
WardFilwoodE05010898
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knowle WestE02003056
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 045CE01014581
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BS4 1UJ

Is BS4 1UJ (Knowle West) safe?

The area around BS4 1UJ records about 215 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 BS4 1UJ?

The median sale price around BS4 1UJ in Knowle West is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS4 1UJ?

There are 16 schools close to BS4 1UJ, including School of Christ The King Catholic Primary (Good), Knowle West Early Years Centre (Good) and Oasis Academy Connaught (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS4 1UJ?

BS4 1UJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS4 1UJ (Knowle West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS4 1UJ 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).

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.