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BS5 7NF

Bell Hill Road

St George Central

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Detailed insights for BS5 7NF

Overview

Postcode BS5 7NF is located in an urban city, within the St George Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the St George area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.4 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 St George is £49,703 per year. The nearest station is Lawrence Hill, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Troopers Hill field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

St George has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

St George has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in St George is £49,703 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from BS5 7NF.

Flood risk

No risk

St George near BS5 7NF 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 7NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTroopers Hill fieldSmallWalking directions to Troopers Hill field

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,968.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
89.77(+1258%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.37(-21%)
Other theft
20.09(+257%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.44(-3%)
Public order
14.44(+121%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
77.44%
Other White
23
7.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.69%
African
6
2.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.02%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
38.91%
No qualifications
45
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.67%
Apprenticeship
15
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
36.49%
Owns outright
45
30.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
22.3%
Social rents from council
12
8.11%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in St George Central

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £350K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £345 per square foot) in St George Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £660,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£341,000£386
Semi-Detached43£315,000£356
Terraced102£314,500£335
Flats25£190,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St George Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,915£139,750£220,000£217,500
2017£277,000£142,000£225,500£221,000
2018£271,250£150,000£240,000£225,000
2019£277,500£158,250£242,500£237,850
2020£260,000£159,000£270,000£250,000
2021£280,250£181,000£290,000£271,250
2022£355,000£183,500£310,000£302,000
2023£338,500£200,000£320,000£317,000
2024£332,500£192,475£320,000£315,000
2025£373,500£185,000£320,000£315,000
2026£325,000£195,500£309,000£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£284£243£240
2017£303£274£244£247
2018£310£289£258£251
2019£237£285£271£253
2020£268£316£284£267
2021£390£311£324£290
2022£372£352£330£330
2023£396£344£347£334
2024£440£342£345£343
2025£391£367£359£350
2026£495£382£340£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 7NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20257, Belfry Avenue, Bristol, BS5 7PLTerracedFreehold£400,000
01 Oct 202521, Glen Park, Bristol, BS5 7NDTerracedFreehold£337,390
30 Sept 202577, Bell Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7LYTerracedFreehold£137,900
12 Dec 2025Flat 2, 46A, Bellevue Road, Bristol, BS5 7PGFlatsLeasehold£220,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, 46A, Bellevue Road, Bristol, BS5 7PGFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the BS5 7NF postcode area, located within St George, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 7NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAir Balloon Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySummerhill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurserySpeedwell Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 7NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 7NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express112 Bell Hill Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodTwo Mile Hill Road, Bristol, BS15 1BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miHudds Hill Road Corner Store38 Hudds Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7QQWalking directions to Hudds Hill Road Corner Store
0.3 miMeadow Vale Superstore92 Ventnor Road, Bristol, BS5 7SHWalking directions to Meadow Vale Superstore
0.3 miKSK NewsHillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PUWalking directions to KSK News

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

Local councillors

Abi Finch

St George Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Cara Lavan

St George Central - 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 CentralE05010910
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St GeorgeE02003039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 028EE01014687
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 7NF

Is BS5 7NF (St George) safe?

The area around BS5 7NF records about 85 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BS5 7NF?

The median sale price around BS5 7NF in St George is £305,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 7NF?

There are 13 schools close to BS5 7NF, including Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good), Summerhill Infant School (Good) and Speedwell Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS5 7NF?

BS5 7NF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,389 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 7NF (St George) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 7NF is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abi Finch (Green Party) and Cara Lavan (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.