Postcode BS5 8JS 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.7 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Plummer's Hill.
St George has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
St George has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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 89 ft away from BS5 8JS.
St George near BS5 8JS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plummer's Hill | Small | Walking directions to Plummer's Hill |
| 0.1 mi | Troopers Hill field | Small | Walking directions to Troopers Hill field |
| 0.5 mi | Wyatts View Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wyatts View Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £341,000 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £315,000 | £356 |
| Terraced | 102 | £314,500 | £335 |
| Flats | 25 | £190,000 | £381 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8JS.
In the BS5 8JS postcode area, located within St George, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8JS
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Hudds Hill Road Corner Store | 38 Hudds Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7QQ | Walking directions to Hudds Hill Road Corner Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 112 Bell Hill Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Meadow Vale Superstore | 92 Ventnor Road, Bristol, BS5 7SH | Walking directions to Meadow Vale Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Karpaty Market | 284-286 Church Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8AH | Walking directions to Karpaty Market |
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 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Finch
St George Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Cara Lavan
St George Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Kerry McCarthy
Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS5 8JS records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8JS in St George is £305,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BS5 8JS, including Summerhill Infant School (Good), Summerhill Academy (Good) and Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS5 8JS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,789 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 8JS 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).
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.