Postcode BS7 8RN is located in an urban city, within the Bishopston and Ashley Down ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bishopston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bishopston is £69,814 per year. The nearest station is Ashley Down, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Horfield Common.
Bishopston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Bishopston has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bishopston is £69,814 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS7 8RN.
Bishopston near BS7 8RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashley Down located about 0.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Horfield Common | Large | Walking directions to Horfield Common |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £461 per square foot) in Bishopston and Ashley Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £615,000 | £500 |
| Terraced | 103 | £565,000 | £470 |
| Detached | 2 | £378,500 | £514 |
| Flats | 46 | £285,000 | £413 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £432,500 | £401,500 |
| 2017 | £247,500 | £545,500 | £423,000 |
| 2018 | £263,000 | £425,000 | £445,000 |
| 2019 | £291,000 | £638,600 | £422,000 |
| 2020 | £268,000 | £510,000 | £445,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £537,500 | £485,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £628,000 | £540,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £585,000 | £547,500 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £745,000 | £561,250 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £607,500 | £568,750 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £657,500 | £525,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369 | £433 | £366 |
| 2017 | £364 | £394 | £373 |
| 2018 | £401 | £426 | £378 |
| 2019 | £406 | £392 | £386 |
| 2020 | £404 | £416 | £396 |
| 2021 | £414 | £437 | £419 |
| 2022 | £443 | £448 | £474 |
| 2023 | £466 | £481 | £460 |
| 2024 | £418 | £500 | £460 |
| 2025 | £414 | £469 | £471 |
| 2026 | £400 | £539 | £457 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS7 8RN.
In the BS7 8RN postcode area, located within Bishopston, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS7 8RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | R & M Heaven | 370 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TP | Walking directions to R & M Heaven |
| 0.1 mi | Horfield Food Store & Off Licence | 387 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TS | Walking directions to Horfield Food Store & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | ABC | 393-395 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TS | Walking directions to ABC |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Quarrington Road, Bristol, City of, BS7 8TZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | BOBBYS NEWSAGENTS | Quarrington Road, Bristol, City of, BS7 8TZ | Walking directions to BOBBYS NEWSAGENTS |
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 BS7 8RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Edwards
Bishopston & Ashley Down - Elected 2 May 2024
James Daniel Crawford
Bishopston & Ashley Down - Elected 2 May 2024
Darren Jones
Bristol North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS7 8RN records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BS7 8RN in Bishopston is £487,500 (about £461 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BS7 8RN, including Ashley Down Primary School (Good), Bishop Road Primary School (Outstanding) and Brunel Field Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS7 8RN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol North West covering BS7 8RN is Darren Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Edwards (Green Party) and James Daniel Crawford (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.