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BS4 2QP

Wells Road

Knowle

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Detailed insights for BS4 2QP

Overview

Postcode BS4 2QP is located in an urban city, within the Knowle ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Knowle Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowle Park is £59,308 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Redcatch Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Knowle Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Knowle Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Knowle Park is £59,308 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from BS4 2QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowle Park near BS4 2QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedminster located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS4 2QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRedcatch ParkMediumWalking directions to Redcatch Park
0.5 miSalcombe Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Salcombe Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
4,100.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.69(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.03(-6%)
Public order
7.93(+21%)
Vehicle crime
5.49(+89%)
Other theft
4.88(-13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
79.04%
Other White
27
6.51%
Arab
16
3.86%
Pakistani
11
2.65%
African
7
1.69%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
39.34%
Level 3 (A level)
69
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.57%
No qualifications
39
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
38.46%
Owns with a mortgage
43
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
23.08%
Other social rented
17
10.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.96%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Knowle

Median price£403,000
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£301K – £525K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £403,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Knowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £848,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£610,000£339
Terraced74£470,500£406
Semi-Detached42£352,500£362
Flats9£245,000£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knowle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knowle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£180,000£245,000£308,000
2017£515,600£167,500£221,975£338,725
2018£352,500£185,000£243,975£337,500
2019£385,000£192,500£243,000£370,000
2020£623,750£188,000£255,000£362,750
2021£425,000£220,000£317,498£400,000
2022£472,500£223,500£325,000£430,000
2023£460,000£218,000£365,000£439,250
2024£430,000£211,000£317,000£462,500
2025£420,000£227,000£350,000£473,000
2026£622,500£268,500£369,995£465,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knowle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knowle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£296£250£279
2017£321£216£253£272
2018£291£318£250£302
2019£265£304£258£311
2020£302£293£280£323
2021£319£340£319£337
2022£437£355£346£373
2023£387£324£370£382
2024£351£320£347£376
2025£316£341£370£403
2026£388£473£347£399
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knowle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 2QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 2QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025396, Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QPDetachedFreehold£440,000
19 Dec 2025417, Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QWTerracedFreehold£270,000
28 Oct 2025389, Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QWTerracedFreehold£290,000
05 Sept 2025383, Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QWTerracedFreehold£273,000
11 Jul 202529, Imperial Walk, Bristol, BS14 9ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the BS4 2QP postcode area, located within Knowle Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS4 2QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableCleve House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryKnowle Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Town Lane AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 2QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS4 2QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily29 The Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2SRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBS4 convenience store308 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QGWalking directions to BS4 convenience store
0.3 miPaprika StoreWells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QGWalking directions to Paprika Store
0.3 miIcelandBroad Walk, Bristol, City of, BS4 2QUWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miWells Road Convenience Store323 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QEWalking directions to Wells Road Convenience Store

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 2QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cam Hayward

Knowle - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Toby Wells

Knowle - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Kerry McCarthy

Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol EastE14001132
WardKnowleE05010906
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knowle ParkE02003053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 042AE01014645
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS4 2QP

Is BS4 2QP (Knowle Park) safe?

The area around BS4 2QP records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2QP?

The median sale price around BS4 2QP in Knowle Park is £403,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS4 2QP?

There are 11 schools close to BS4 2QP, including Cleve House School, Knowle Park Primary School (Good) and West Town Lane Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS4 2QP?

BS4 2QP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS4 2QP (Knowle Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS4 2QP is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cam Hayward (Green Party) and Toby Wells (Green 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.