Bristol BS20 area guide
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Is Bristol BS20 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS20), recorded crime is 35% above the national average, homes sell for around £404,352 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 35% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£404,352
Population
37,119
Recorded crime
308.1
Schools
10
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS20 is rated high. Around 28.4% of properties (4,815 of 16,977) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 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 BS20, 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 (169 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS20 (May 24–Jun 26, average 206/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 16,084
Owned 76% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS20.
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Bristol BS20: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS20 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS20), recorded crime is 35% above the national average, homes sell for around £404,352 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS20?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS20 runs at 308.1 per 1,000 properties, 35% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS20 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS20 runs at 308.1 per 1,000 properties, 35% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS20?
Homes in Bristol BS20 sell for around £404,352 on average, based on 558 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS20 is rated high. Around 28.4% of properties (4,815 of 16,977) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS20?
There are 10 schools in Bristol BS20 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS20 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS20, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS20 a deprived area?
Bristol BS20 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).