Postcode BS7 9YL is located in an urban city, within the Lockleaze ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Upper Horfield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 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 Upper Horfield is £49,281 per year. The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gainsborough Square.
Upper Horfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Horfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Horfield is £49,281 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 236 ft away from BS7 9YL.
Upper Horfield near BS7 9YL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Filton Abbey Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Filton Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gainsborough Square | Small | Walking directions to Gainsborough Square |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Lockleaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £644,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 39 | £361,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £350,000 | £387 |
| Flats | 8 | £220,500 | £384 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £374,998 | £180,125 | £232,000 | £238,755 |
| 2017 | £336,248 | £178,750 | £240,000 | £271,000 |
| 2018 | £402,500 | £184,500 | £280,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £185,000 | £252,000 | £273,000 |
| 2020 | £432,500 | £190,000 | £271,500 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | £487,500 | £202,000 | £303,500 | £314,850 |
| 2022 | £496,250 | £237,750 | £327,500 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £250,000 | £328,500 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | £460,500 | £221,750 | £330,000 | £345,000 |
| 2025 | £536,250 | £232,000 | £349,880 | £365,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £258,750 | £350,000 | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £329 | £303 | £263 | £264 |
| 2017 | £282 | £296 | £275 | £278 |
| 2018 | £370 | £304 | £295 | £305 |
| 2019 | £361 | £321 | £276 | £288 |
| 2020 | £333 | £309 | £301 | £305 |
| 2021 | £386 | £327 | £352 | £342 |
| 2022 | £444 | £365 | £336 | £385 |
| 2023 | £437 | £362 | £359 | £394 |
| 2024 | £446 | £379 | £367 | £379 |
| 2025 | £483 | £384 | £373 | £400 |
| 2026 | £331 | £514 | £383 | £436 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS7 9YL.
In the BS7 9YL postcode area, located within Upper Horfield, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS7 9YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 4 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 12-14 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Alligator | 14A Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XA | Walking directions to Alligator |
| 0.4 mi | Dovercourt Convenience Store | 212 Dovercourt Road, Bristol, BS7 9SL | Walking directions to Dovercourt Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | U Lecha | 227 Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AY | Walking directions to U Lecha |
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 9YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Wilcox
Lockleaze - Elected 2 May 2024
Heather Mack
Lockleaze - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS7 9YL records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BS7 9YL in Upper Horfield is £355,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BS7 9YL, including Filton Avenue Nursery School (Outstanding), Trinity Academy (Good) and Stoke Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS7 9YL is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1,571 m away.
BS7 9YL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,222 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 East covering BS7 9YL is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Wilcox (Green Party) and Heather Mack (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.