Postcode BS5 8FR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is St George Park.
St George has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
St George has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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.
The average income per household in St George is £49,703 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from BS5 8FR.
St George near BS5 8FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St George Park | Large | Walking directions to St George Park |
| 0.3 mi | Plummer's Hill | Small | Walking directions to Plummer's Hill |
| 0.3 mi | Troopers Hill field | Small | Walking directions to Troopers Hill field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £380,000 | £420 |
| Terraced | 69 | £367,000 | £379 |
| Detached | 2 | £339,825 | £311 |
| Flats | 43 | £213,000 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8FR.
In the BS5 8FR postcode area, located within St George, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maid Marion Convenience Store | 64 Clouds Hill Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7LF | Walking directions to Maid Marion Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Karpaty Market | 284-286 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AH | Walking directions to Karpaty Market |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter Bristol | 345-347 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AA | Walking directions to Costcutter Bristol |
| 0.3 mi | Hudds Hill Road Corner Store | 38 Hudds Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7QQ | Walking directions to Hudds Hill Road Corner Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aaren Convenience Store | 433 Whitehall Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 7BX | Walking directions to Aaren 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 8FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Bryher
St George West - Elected 2 May 2024
Kerry McCarthy
Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS5 8FR records about 80 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.
The median sale price around BS5 8FR in St George is £335,000 (about £381 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BS5 8FR, including Summerhill Infant School (Good), Summerhill Academy (Good) and Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS5 8FR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 8FR is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Bryher (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.