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BS7 8TG

Gloucester Road

Bishopston and Ashley Down

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Detailed insights for BS7 8TG

Overview

Postcode BS7 8TG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Horfield Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bishopston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bishopston has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bishopston is £69,814 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from BS7 8TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bishopston near BS7 8TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashley Down located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS7 8TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ashley Down

N/A

Walking directions to Ashley Down
1 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS7 8TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorfield CommonLargeWalking directions to Horfield Common
0.5 miDovercourt Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Dovercourt Road Open Space
0.4 miPetherbridge Way Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Petherbridge Way Open Space

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
9,322.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.37(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-58%)
Public order
6.23(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-23%)
Vehicle crime
4.99(+72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
72.22%
Other White
39
9.42%
Other
13
3.14%
Bangladeshi
9
2.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.93%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
219
57.03%
Level 3 (A level)
98
25.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
6.77%
No qualifications
21
5.47%
Apprenticeship
10
2.6%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
133
71.51%
Owns with a mortgage
23
12.37%
Owns outright
18
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
11
5.91%
Shared ownership
1
0.54%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Bishopston and Ashley Down

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£455
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £617K

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £455 per square foot) in Bishopston and Ashley Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,932 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£597,500£486
Terraced119£550,000£461
Flats53£290,000£403
Detached3£245,000£506

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopston and Ashley Down

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£432,500£400,250
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£295,000£607,500£565,000
2026£275,000£700,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369£433£367
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£419£469£470
2026£396£531£433
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston and Ashley Down.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishopston and Ashley Down in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS7 8TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS7 8TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026Flat 6, Dubral House, 379A - 379B, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TNFlatsLeasehold£230,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 1, 377, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TNOtherLeasehold£202,000
17 Jul 202632, Oak Road, Bristol, BS7 8RYTerracedLeasehold£390,260
26 May 202628, Oak Road, Bristol, BS7 8RYTerracedLeasehold£447,500
01 May 202611, Oak Road, Bristol, BS7 8RYTerracedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the BS7 8TG postcode area, located within Bishopston, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS7 8TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshley Down Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrunel Field Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBishop Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS7 8TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS7 8TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food327-329 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8PEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miR & M Heaven370 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TPWalking directions to R & M Heaven
0.1 miHorfield Food Store & Off Licence387 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TSWalking directions to Horfield Food Store & Off Licence
0.1 miABC393-395 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TSWalking directions to ABC
0.2 miSainsbury's Local256-258 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.

Band A£1,809
Band B£2,111
Band C£2,412
Band D£2,714
Band E£3,317
Band F£3,920
Band G£4,523
Band H£5,427

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 BS7 8TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Edwards

Bishopston & Ashley Down - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

James Daniel Crawford

Bishopston & Ashley Down - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Darren Jones

Bristol North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North WestE14001134
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BishopstonE02003027
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 016GE01014514
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS7 8TG

Is BS7 8TG (Bishopston) safe?

The area around BS7 8TG 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.

What is the average house price near BS7 8TG?

The median sale price around BS7 8TG in Bishopston is £485,000 (about £455 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS7 8TG?

There are 19 schools close to BS7 8TG, including Ashley Down Primary School (Good), Brunel Field Primary School (Good) and Bishop Road Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS7 8TG?

The closest station to BS7 8TG is Ashley Down, about 834 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS7 8TG?

BS7 8TG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,509 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS7 8TG (Bishopston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North West covering BS7 8TG 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).