Bristol BS1 area guide
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Is Bristol BS1 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS1), recorded crime is 476% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,587,515 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 476% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£1,587,515
Population
38,047
Recorded crime
1312.6
Schools
5
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS1 is rated high. Around 47.2% of properties (8,086 of 17,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 819 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (59 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 972/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 26
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 14%
- Households
- 13,707
Owned 23% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 51%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS1.
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Bristol BS1: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS1 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS1), recorded crime is 476% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,587,515 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS1?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS1 runs at 1312.6 per 1,000 properties, 476% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS1 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS1 runs at 1312.6 per 1,000 properties, 476% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS1?
Homes in Bristol BS1 sell for around £1,587,515 on average, based on 266 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS1 is rated high. Around 47.2% of properties (8,086 of 17,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 819 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS1?
There are 5 schools in Bristol BS1 (1 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS1 a deprived area?
Bristol BS1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).