Postcode BS5 7FX is located in an urban city, within the Eastville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Speedwell area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Speedwell is £52,329 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hillfields Park.
Speedwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Speedwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Speedwell is £52,329 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS5 7FX.
Speedwell near BS5 7FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillfields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hillfields Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £440,000 | £424 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £375,000 | £400 |
| Terraced | 86 | £346,500 | £363 |
| Flats | 37 | £184,000 | £361 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 7FX.
In the BS5 7FX postcode area, located within Speedwell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 7FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | RR Superstore | 294-296 Lodge Causeway, Bristol, BS16 3RD | Walking directions to RR Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 286 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3RD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 314 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3PQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fishponds Convenience Store | 259 Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3RA | Walking directions to Fishponds Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Thuvas Convenience Store | Charlton Road, Bristol, BS15 1LS | Walking directions to Thuvas Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS5 7FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Fraser
Eastville - Elected 2 May 2024
Lorraine Francis
Eastville - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS5 7FX records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BS5 7FX in Speedwell is £326,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BS5 7FX, including Bristol Brunel Academy (Good), Speedwell Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Chester Park Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS5 7FX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS5 7FX 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).
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.