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BS5 7SB

Speedwell Road

St George West

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Detailed insights for BS5 7SB

Overview

Postcode BS5 7SB 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 St George area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 Stapleton Road, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St George Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

St George has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

St George has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

St George near BS5 7SB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 7SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt George ParkLargeWalking directions to St George Park
0.1 miPlummer's HillSmallWalking directions to Plummer's Hill

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
6,660.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.54(-41%)
Vehicle crime
8.45(+191%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-50%)
Drugs
5.28(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
67.16%
Other White
18
5.28%
Pakistani
17
4.99%
Roma
17
4.99%
African
14
4.11%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.26%
No qualifications
61
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.02%
Owns outright
46
37.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Social rents from council
7
5.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

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 7SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 7SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202546, Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SBTerracedFreehold£415,000
14 Nov 202522, Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SBTerracedFreehold£345,000
30 May 202538, Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SBTerracedFreehold£385,000
30 May 202530, Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SBTerracedFreehold£378,000
28 Feb 202521, Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SATerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the BS5 7SB postcode area, located within St George, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 7SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySummerhill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySummerhill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurserySpeedwell Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 7SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 7SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpeedwell Convenience Store155 Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SPWalking directions to Speedwell Convenience Store
0.3 miMeadow Vale Superstore92 Ventnor Road, Bristol, BS5 7SHWalking directions to Meadow Vale Superstore
0.3 miHudds Hill Road Corner Store38 Hudds Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7QQWalking directions to Hudds Hill Road Corner Store
0.3 miAaren Convenience Store433 Whitehall Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 7BXWalking directions to Aaren Convenience Store
0.3 miMaid Marion Convenience Store64 Clouds Hill Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7LFWalking directions to Maid Marion Convenience Store

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 7SB, 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)St GeorgeE02003039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 028DE01014686
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 7SB

Is BS5 7SB (St George) safe?

The area around BS5 7SB records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7SB?

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

What schools are near BS5 7SB?

There are 16 schools close to BS5 7SB, including Summerhill Academy (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 7SB?

BS5 7SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,698 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 7SB 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.