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BS5 8EH

Sherbourne Street

St George West

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Detailed insights for BS5 8EH

Overview

Postcode BS5 8EH 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 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Redfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Redfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from BS5 8EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Redfield near BS5 8EH 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 8EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 8EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt George ParkLargeWalking directions to St George Park
0.5 miTroopers Hill fieldSmallWalking directions to Troopers Hill field
0.4 miWyatts View Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wyatts View Open Space

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
18,026.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.18(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.06(+21%)
Public order
14.45(+121%)
Other theft
12.9(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+99%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
72.32%
Other White
31
11.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.95%
Bangladeshi
6
2.21%
African
5
1.85%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
56.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.79%
No qualifications
23
9.91%
Apprenticeship
8
3.45%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
36.92%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.38%
Owns outright
27
20.77%
Social rents from council
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 8EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202554, Sherbourne Street, Bristol, BS5 8EHTerracedFreehold£337,000
14 Feb 202520, Sherbourne Street, Bristol, BS5 8EHTerracedFreehold£370,000
24 Apr 202627, Salisbury Street, Bristol, BS5 8EETerracedFreehold£415,000
10 Dec 20252, Salisbury Street, Bristol, BS5 8EETerracedFreehold£362,000
23 Oct 20258, Salisbury Street, Bristol, BS5 8EETerracedFreehold£372,500

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySummerhill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySummerhill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 8EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter Bristol345-347 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AAWalking directions to Costcutter Bristol
0.1 miKarpaty Market284-286 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AHWalking directions to Karpaty Market
0.2 miFood Plus176 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HXWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miAldi273-279 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9HTWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 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 8EH, 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 029EE01014684
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 8EH

Is BS5 8EH (Redfield) safe?

The area around BS5 8EH records about 104 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BS5 8EH?

The median sale price around BS5 8EH 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 8EH?

There are 16 schools close to BS5 8EH, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Summerhill Academy (Good) and Summerhill Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 8EH?

The closest station to BS5 8EH is Lawrence Hill, about 1,210 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 8EH?

BS5 8EH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 8EH (Redfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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