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BS5 7AL

Foxcroft Road

St George West

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Detailed insights for BS5 7AL

Overview

Postcode BS5 7AL is located in an urban city, within the St George West ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Redfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Redfield is £47,164 per year. The nearest station is Lawrence Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is St George Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Redfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Redfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Redfield is £47,164 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS5 7AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Redfield near BS5 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 7AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill
0.7 mi

Stapleton Road

N/A

Walking directions to Stapleton Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 7AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt George ParkLargeWalking directions to St George Park
0.5 miPlummer's HillSmallWalking directions to Plummer's Hill
0.5 miOwen SquareSmallWalking directions to Owen Square

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
10,597 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.49(+66%)
Shoplifting
50.34(+662%)
Public order
24.57(+276%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(+49%)
Other theft
15.46(+175%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
75.7%
Other White
21
7.39%
Indian
10
3.52%
Irish
10
3.52%
African
9
3.17%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
47.92%
No qualifications
40
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
29.17%
Owns outright
32
22.22%
Other social rented
21
14.58%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Property prices in St George West

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£381
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £385K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £381 per square foot) in St George West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £736,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St George West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£380,000£420
Terraced69£367,000£379
Detached2£339,825£311
Flats43£213,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St George West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,000£238,000£248,998
2017£169,500£267,275£263,500
2018£170,000£275,000£272,350
2019£179,500£290,000£269,000
2020£195,000£301,012£293,500
2021£195,000£337,000£316,750
2022£220,000£370,625£359,000
2023£250,000£420,000£382,500
2024£224,250£378,000£382,500
2025£222,000£376,500£376,575
2026£209,000£409,500£359,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£251£267
2017£286£289£284
2018£304£304£287
2019£308£323£299
2020£318£299£318
2021£335£322£339
2022£387£416£402
2023£400£415£391
2024£386£404£403
2025£378£410£393
2026£387£520£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St George West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 7AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 7AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 20264, Charterhouse Road, Bristol, BS5 7AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
27 Mar 202612, Lake View Road, Bristol, BS5 7AFTerracedFreehold£420,000
16 Jan 20262, Stretford Road, Bristol, BS5 7AWTerracedFreehold£350,000
21 Feb 202511, Stretford Road, Bristol, BS5 7AWTerracedFreehold£375,150
09 Jun 20252, Charterhouse Yard, Bristol, BS5 7BLTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the BS5 7AL postcode area, located within Redfield, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 7AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryThe Limes Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhitehall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRedfield Educate Together Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 7AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 7AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWhitehall StoresWhitehall Road, Bristol, BS5 7BWWalking directions to Whitehall Stores
0.2 miAldi273-279 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HTWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAaren Convenience Store433 Whitehall Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 7BXWalking directions to Aaren Convenience Store
0.2 miFood Plus176 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HXWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miCostcutter Bristol345-347 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AAWalking directions to Costcutter Bristol

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 7AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Bryher

St George West - 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
WardSt George WestE05010912
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RedfieldE02003040
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 029DE01014681
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 7AL

Is BS5 7AL (Redfield) safe?

The area around BS5 7AL records about 142 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 BS5 7AL?

The median sale price around BS5 7AL in Redfield is £335,000 (about £381 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 7AL?

There are 16 schools close to BS5 7AL, including The Limes Nursery School (Good), Whitehall Primary School (Outstanding) and Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 7AL?

The closest station to BS5 7AL is Lawrence Hill, about 1,093 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 7AL?

BS5 7AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 7AL (Redfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 7AL is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Bryher (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.