Bristol BS21 area guide
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Is Bristol BS21 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS21), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £409,863 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 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).
- B Safetycrime 31% below 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
£409,863
Population
27,555
Recorded crime
156.8
Schools
8
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS21 is rated high. Around 62.8% of properties (8,670 of 13,796) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 87 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 BS21, 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 (100 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS21 (May 24–Jun 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 12,141
Owned 75% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS21.
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Bristol BS21: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS21 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS21), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £409,863 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 BS21?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS21 runs at 156.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS21 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS21 runs at 156.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS21?
Homes in Bristol BS21 sell for around £409,863 on average, based on 411 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS21 is rated high. Around 62.8% of properties (8,670 of 13,796) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 87 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS21?
There are 8 schools in Bristol BS21 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS21 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS21, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS21 a deprived area?
Bristol BS21 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).