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BS4 9JG

Southville

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS4 9JG is located in an urban city, within the Southville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bedminster area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 383.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
384
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
71.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bedminster has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bedminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 383.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.6%

Approximately 71.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BS4 9JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedminster near BS4 9JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS4 9JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.6 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS4 9JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miTemple GardensSmallWalking directions to Temple Gardens
0.2 miSomerset SquareSmallWalking directions to Somerset Square

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,886.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
172.6(+417%)
Anti-social behaviour
94.31(+533%)
Shoplifting
69.4(+950%)
Public order
55.16(+743%)
Other theft
40.33(+616%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
55.9%
Other White
34
11.81%
African
33
11.46%
Caribbean
11
3.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.47%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.73%
No qualifications
47
18.65%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
115
68.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
18.93%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.14%
Social rents from council
6
3.55%
Owns outright
5
2.96%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Southville

Median price£377,500
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £535K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) in Southville area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£578,500£572
Semi-Detached12£545,500£526
Terraced86£530,000£458
Flats102£262,193£421

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,000£359,950£397,750
2017£225,000£375,000£370,000
2018£225,000£371,250£435,000
2019£225,000£425,000£400,000
2020£250,000£412,000£431,438
2021£245,000£436,000£476,250
2022£280,000£487,500£521,000
2023£280,000£609,500£500,000
2024£273,750£553,250£472,500
2025£280,750£537,500£520,000
2026£260,000£546,000£540,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309£318£339
2017£354£368£353
2018£360£375£349
2019£358£380£370
2020£399£409£375
2021£403£445£411
2022£465£467£445
2023£481£424£451
2024£461£531£445
2025£446£524£454
2026£417£523£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 9JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS4 9JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Flat 19, Garamond Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6FHFlatsLeasehold£160,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 8, Garamond Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6FHFlatsLeasehold£210,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 10, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£225,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 12, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£170,000
30 May 2025Flat 41, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BS4 9JG postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS4 9JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy Temple QuarterFree schools

N/A

0.2 miSecondarySt Mary Redcliffe and Temple SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryRedcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS4 9JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS4 9JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisMead Street, Bristol, City of, BS3 4ABWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miRedcliffe StoresPrewett Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6REWalking directions to Redcliffe Stores
0.3 miGill Convenience Store48-49 St Luke's Road, Totterdown, Bristol, BS3 4RXWalking directions to Gill Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco Express33 Oxford Street, Totterdown, Bristol, BS3 4RJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miRedcliffe PremierRedcliff Hill, Bristol, BS1 6TBWalking directions to Redcliffe Premier

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 9JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Charlotte Townsend

Southville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Tony Dyer

Southville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Karin Smyth

Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol SouthE14001135
WardSouthvilleE05010914
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BedminsterE02003050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 039EE01033359
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2022-11-01

Frequently asked questions about BS4 9JG

Is BS4 9JG (Bedminster) safe?

The area around BS4 9JG records about 384 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 9JG?

The median sale price around BS4 9JG in Bedminster is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS4 9JG?

There are 19 schools close to BS4 9JG, including Oasis Academy Temple Quarter, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Outstanding) and Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS4 9JG?

The closest station to BS4 9JG is Bristol Temple Meads, about 388 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS4 9JG?

BS4 9JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS4 9JG (Bedminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS4 9JG is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Charlotte Townsend (Green Party) and Tony Dyer (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.