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BS4 2RW

Friendship Road

Knowle

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Detailed insights for BS4 2RW

Overview

Postcode BS4 2RW 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 area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowle is £48,750 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Northern Slopes (The Bommie).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Knowle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Knowle has a high crime rate, with approximately 84 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Knowle is £48,750 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS4 2RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowle near BS4 2RW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS4 2RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS4 2RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Northern Slopes (The Bommie)LargeWalking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Bommie)
0.2 miRedcatch ParkMediumWalking directions to Redcatch Park
0.3 miPerrett ParkMediumWalking directions to Perrett Park

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
7,768.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.07(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.51(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.72(-28%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(+126%)
Other theft
5.96(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
82.11%
Other White
12
3.25%
Pakistani
8
2.17%
Indian
7
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.9%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
39.32%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.25%
No qualifications
39
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
48.2%
Owns outright
58
41.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.35%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

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 2RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 2RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202610, Friendship Road, Bristol, BS4 2RNTerracedFreehold£468,000
20 Feb 202628, Friendship Road, Bristol, BS4 2RNTerracedFreehold£455,000
16 May 202526, Friendship Road, Bristol, BS4 2RNTerracedFreehold£463,000
18 Jun 202520A, Stoneleigh Road, Bristol, BS4 2RJTerracedFreehold£280,000
08 Dec 2025227, Redcatch Road, Bristol, BS4 2HQTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the BS4 2RW postcode area, located within Knowle, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS4 2RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKnowle Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCleve House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHillcrest Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 2RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS4 2RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express4 Axbridge Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2RXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miIcelandBroad Walk, Bristol, City of, BS4 2QUWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLondis194-196 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2AXWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons Daily29 The Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2SRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSelect & Save173-175 Saint John's Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5AGWalking directions to Select & Save

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 2RW, 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)KnowleE02003055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 044EE01014650
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS4 2RW

Is BS4 2RW (Knowle) safe?

The area around BS4 2RW records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BS4 2RW?

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

What schools are near BS4 2RW?

There are 18 schools close to BS4 2RW, including Knowle Park Primary School (Good), Cleve House School and Hillcrest Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS4 2RW?

The closest station to BS4 2RW is Bedminster, about 1,391 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS4 2RW?

BS4 2RW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS4 2RW 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.