Postcode BS4 1XL 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 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hengrove Park.
Knowle West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 379 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 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from BS4 1XL.
Knowle West near BS4 1XL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hengrove Park | Large | Walking directions to Hengrove Park |
| 0.5 mi | Crox Bottom | Large | Walking directions to Crox Bottom |
| 0.4 mi | Filwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Filwood Park |
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 1XL.
In the BS4 1XL postcode area, located within Knowle West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 1XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Roman Park Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS4 1UJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Inns Court Stores | 9-11 Marshall Walk, Bristol, BS4 1TR | Walking directions to Inns Court Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Inns Court Drive, Bristol, City of, BS13 7TJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Creswicke Road, Bristol, City of, BS13 7TJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 1XL, 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 1XL records about 138 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.
The median sale price around BS4 1XL in Knowle West is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BS4 1XL, including Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy (Good), School of Christ The King Catholic Primary (Good) and Knowle West Early Years Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS4 1XL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 379 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 1XL 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.