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BS5 6RQ

Fishponds Road

Eastville

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Overview

Postcode BS5 6RQ is located in an urban city, within the Eastville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Eastville area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.9 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 Eastville is £55,064 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eastville Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Eastville has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Eastville has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Eastville is £55,064 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from BS5 6RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastville near BS5 6RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 6RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stapleton Road

N/A

Walking directions to Stapleton Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 6RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastville ParkLargeWalking directions to Eastville Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
13,177.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.45(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-14%)
Public order
10.87(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(+45%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(+121%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
48.03%
Other White
33
11.83%
Pakistani
26
9.32%
African
13
4.66%
Arab
12
4.3%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
44.21%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.03%
No qualifications
31
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
37.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
33.88%
Owns outright
24
19.83%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Eastville

Median price£326,000
Price per sq ft£373
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £390K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Eastville area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£440,000£424
Semi-Detached29£375,000£400
Terraced86£346,500£363
Flats37£184,000£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£159,000£256,500£235,000
2017£345,000£150,000£271,248£246,060
2018£350,000£156,750£260,100£254,950
2019£334,995£177,000£269,995£245,000
2020£345,995£184,750£265,000£279,000
2021£413,000£185,750£295,000£288,000
2022£450,000£200,000£383,250£330,250
2023£390,000£210,000£355,000£321,425
2024£420,000£206,000£368,000£330,000
2025£430,000£194,000£346,000£340,000
2026£550,000£205,000£443,000£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£272£261£248
2017£307£272£274£264
2018£346£281£295£283
2019£304£292£282£279
2020£321£297£316£296
2021£322£310£340£335
2022£393£332£410£358
2023£447£348£386£355
2024£402£344£380£354
2025£439£364£407£361
2026£360£333£405£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 6RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 6RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025Ground Floor Flat, 384, Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS5 6RQFlatsLeasehold£183,000
30 Apr 202615, Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS5 6RHTerracedFreehold£200,000
07 Feb 202514, Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS5 6RHTerracedFreehold£95,000
05 Jan 20265, Ridgeway Parade, Bristol, BS5 6RFTerracedFreehold£385,000
24 Oct 202510, Ridgeway Parade, Bristol, BS5 6RFTerracedFreehold£149,000

Schools

In the BS5 6RQ postcode area, located within Eastville, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 6RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableSt Matthias AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryMay Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryBristol Metropolitan AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 6RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 6RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBaryahsFishponds Road, Bristol, City of, BS5 6QGWalking directions to Baryahs
0.3 miRajaniClay Hill, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7EWWalking directions to Rajani
0.3 miK D News535-537 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AFWalking directions to K D News
0.4 miInternational Food CentreFishponds Road, Bristol, City of, BS16 3AAWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.4 miInternational Food Centre585-587 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AAWalking directions to International Food Centre

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 BS5 6RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Fraser

Eastville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Lorraine Francis

Eastville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardEastvilleE05010897
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EastvilleE02003030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 019BE01014573
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 6RQ

Is BS5 6RQ (Eastville) safe?

The area around BS5 6RQ records about 92 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BS5 6RQ?

The median sale price around BS5 6RQ in Eastville is £326,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 6RQ?

There are 16 schools close to BS5 6RQ, including St Matthias Academy (Requires improvement), May Park Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 6RQ?

The closest station to BS5 6RQ is Stapleton Road, about 1,577 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 6RQ?

BS5 6RQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 6RQ (Eastville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS5 6RQ is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ed Fraser (Green Party) and Lorraine Francis (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.