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BS5 8NQ

Kingsway

St George Central

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Overview

Postcode BS5 8NQ 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 Crews Hole area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coalbrook Road.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Crews Hole has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crews Hole has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS5 8NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crews Hole near BS5 8NQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 8NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoalbrook RoadSmallWalking directions to Coalbrook Road

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
4,156.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.8(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-49%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(+95%)
Public order
4.4(-33%)
Burglary
3.77(+36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
76.19%
Other White
16
4.48%
Bangladeshi
13
3.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.08%
Pakistani
10
2.8%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.13%
No qualifications
54
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
45.32%
Owns with a mortgage
48
34.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.55%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in St George Central

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £350K

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.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£341,000£386
Semi-Detached43£315,000£356
Terraced102£314,500£335
Flats25£190,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St George Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 8NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025145, Kingsway, Bristol, BS5 8NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
15 Dec 20256, Stradbrook Avenue, Bristol, BS5 8PHTerracedFreehold£390,000
31 Jan 202534, Stradbrook Avenue, Bristol, BS5 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 Oct 202522, Thatchers Close, Bristol, BS5 8NJTerracedFreehold£375,000
09 May 202521, Thatchers Close, Bristol, BS5 8NJTerracedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the BS5 8NQ postcode area, located within Crews Hole, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 8NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryJohn Cabot AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTwo Mile Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryAir Balloon Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 8NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 8NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKSK NewsHillside Road, Bristol, BS5 7PUWalking directions to KSK News
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 miA & J News125 Two Mile Hill Road, Bristol, BS15 1BHWalking directions to A & J News
0.3 miKwiksaveTwo Mile Hill Road, Bristol, City of, BS15 1BHWalking directions to Kwiksave

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

Local councillors

Abi Finch

St George Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Cara Lavan

St George Central - 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 CentralE05010910
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crews HoleE02003044
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 033CE01014679
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 8NQ

Is BS5 8NQ (Crews Hole) safe?

The area around BS5 8NQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8NQ?

The median sale price around BS5 8NQ in Crews Hole is £305,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 8NQ?

There are 14 schools close to BS5 8NQ, including John Cabot Academy (Good), Two Mile Hill Primary School (Requires improvement) and Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS5 8NQ?

BS5 8NQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 8NQ 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).

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.