Bristol BS23 area guide
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Is Bristol BS23 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS23), recorded crime is 149% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,141 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 149% 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
£258,141
Population
43,162
Recorded crime
567.5
Schools
11
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS23 is rated high. Around 55.9% of properties (12,630 of 22,591) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,800 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 BS23, 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 (191 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS23 (May 24–Jun 26, average 608/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 20,251
Owned 54% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS23.
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Bristol BS23: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS23 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS23), recorded crime is 149% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,141 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS23?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS23 runs at 567.5 per 1,000 properties, 149% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS23 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS23 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS23 runs at 567.5 per 1,000 properties, 149% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS23?
Homes in Bristol BS23 sell for around £258,141 on average, based on 682 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS23 is rated high. Around 55.9% of properties (12,630 of 22,591) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,800 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS23?
There are 11 schools in Bristol BS23 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS23 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS23, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS23 a deprived area?
Bristol BS23 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).