Bristol BS4 area guide
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Is Bristol BS4 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS4), recorded crime is 132% above the national average, homes sell for around £339,440 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (7 of 8 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 132% above average
- A Schools88% 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
£339,440
Population
59,100
Recorded crime
528.0
Schools
22
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS4 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (936 of 24,882) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 545 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 BS4, 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 (197 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 592/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 24,163
Owned 60% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS4.
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Bristol BS4: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS4 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS4), recorded crime is 132% above the national average, homes sell for around £339,440 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (7 of 8 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 BS4?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS4 runs at 528.0 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS4 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS4 runs at 528.0 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS4?
Homes in Bristol BS4 sell for around £339,440 on average, based on 704 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS4 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (936 of 24,882) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 545 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS4?
There are 22 schools in Bristol BS4 (13 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS4 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS4, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS4 a deprived area?
Bristol BS4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).