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BS5 8DS

Handel Avenue

St George West

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Overview

Postcode BS5 8DS 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 0.6 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
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from BS5 8DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Redfield near BS5 8DS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 8DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill
0.9 mi

Stapleton Road

N/A

Walking directions to Stapleton Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 8DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt George ParkLargeWalking directions to St George Park
0.5 miNetham ParkLargeWalking directions to Netham Park
0.4 miWyatts View Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wyatts View Open Space

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
14,009.7 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
226
77.66%
Other White
30
10.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.72%
Indian
4
1.37%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
61.76%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.08%
No qualifications
23
9.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
42.54%
Owns outright
37
27.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Other social rented
9
6.72%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

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 8DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026Coach House, Handel Avenue, Bristol, BS5 8DSDetachedFreehold£294,650
21 Feb 20253, Handel Avenue, Bristol, BS5 8DSTerracedFreehold£405,000
15 Dec 20251, Cossham Road, Bristol, BS5 8DRTerracedFreehold£355,495
08 May 202648, Seneca Street, Bristol, BS5 8DXTerracedFreehold£240,000
05 Sept 202534, Seneca Street, Bristol, BS5 8DXTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the BS5 8DS postcode area, located within Redfield, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 8DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRedfield Educate Together Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySummerhill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 8DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter Bristol345-347 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AAWalking directions to Costcutter Bristol
0.1 miFood Plus176 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HXWalking directions to Food Plus
0.1 miAldi273-279 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HTWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miKarpaty Market284-286 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AHWalking directions to Karpaty Market
0.2 miMini Mart156 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 9HXWalking directions to Mini Mart

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 8DS, 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 8DS

Is BS5 8DS (Redfield) safe?

The area around BS5 8DS 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 8DS?

The median sale price around BS5 8DS 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 8DS?

There are 15 schools close to BS5 8DS, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy (Good) and Summerhill Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 8DS?

The closest station to BS5 8DS is Lawrence Hill, about 1,045 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 8DS?

BS5 8DS 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 8DS (Redfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 8DS 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.