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BS5 8LE

Air Balloon Road

St George Troopers Hill

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Overview

Postcode BS5 8LE is located in an urban city, within the St George Troopers Hill ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Crews Hole area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crews Hole is £51,856 per year. The nearest station is Lawrence Hill, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Troopers Hill field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Crews Hole has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crews Hole has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crews Hole is £51,856 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BS5 8LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Crews Hole near BS5 8LE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 8LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTroopers Hill fieldSmallWalking directions to Troopers Hill field

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
6,432.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.33(+9%)
Shoplifting
23.82(+260%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.13(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-44%)
Public order
7.74(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
69.27%
Other White
42
11.32%
African
20
5.39%
Indian
13
3.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.23%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
35.92%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.83%
No qualifications
46
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
37.91%
Owns outright
52
33.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.26%
Other social rented
9
5.88%
Shared ownership
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

Property prices in St George Troopers Hill

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£375
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £350K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £375 per square foot) in St George Troopers Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £730,000.

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 Troopers Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£406,250£398
Semi-Detached16£332,750£383
Terraced35£310,000£368
Flats17£188,500£372

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St George Troopers Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Troopers Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£162,750£244,000£220,500
2017£344,500£149,975£255,000£228,750
2018£292,500£187,500£260,000£245,500
2019£320,000£165,000£260,000£245,000
2020£319,995£166,000£268,000£250,000
2021£410,000£175,000£305,000£290,000
2022£425,500£190,000£347,025£326,000
2023£500,000£205,000£342,600£320,000
2024£432,250£178,000£346,750£314,000
2025£420,000£220,000£327,500£310,000
2026£561,250£158,500£374,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Troopers Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Troopers Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£293£295£255
2017£267£291£256£253
2018£309£340£283£283
2019£287£299£263£263
2020£296£308£290£293
2021£326£314£308£307
2022£383£341£382£348
2023£339£376£371£345
2024£363£347£365£337
2025£413£331£374£368
2026£369£377£424£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Troopers Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St George Troopers Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202589, Air Balloon Road, Bristol, BS5 8LETerracedFreehold£287,000
21 Feb 202577, Air Balloon Road, Bristol, BS5 8LETerracedFreehold£410,000
16 Dec 202572, Hillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PATerracedFreehold£537,500
23 Jul 202544, Hillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PADetachedFreehold£515,000
12 Jun 202517, Troopers Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 8BUTerracedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the BS5 8LE postcode area, located within Crews Hole, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 8LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAir Balloon Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySummerhill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySummerhill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 8LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express112 Bell Hill Road, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 7NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSpar240-246 Kingsway, Saint George, Bristol, BS5 8NSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalHarcourt Avenue, Bristol, City of, BS5 8QPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miKSK NewsHillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PUWalking directions to KSK News
0.3 miCo-op FoodTwo Mile Hill Road, Bristol, BS15 1BSWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fabian Guy Breckels

St George Troopers Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Kerry McCarthy

Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol EastE14001132
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crews HoleE02003044
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 033BE01014678
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 8LE

Is BS5 8LE (Crews Hole) safe?

The area around BS5 8LE records about 69 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.

What is the average house price near BS5 8LE?

The median sale price around BS5 8LE in Crews Hole is £310,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 8LE?

There are 10 schools close to BS5 8LE, including Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good), Summerhill Infant School (Good) and Summerhill Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS5 8LE?

BS5 8LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 8LE (Crews Hole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 8LE is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fabian Guy Breckels (Labour and Co-operative 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.