Bristol BS5 area guide
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Is Bristol BS5 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS5), recorded crime is 173% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,946 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 10 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 173% above average
- C Schools60% 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
£319,946
Population
71,600
Recorded crime
622.0
Schools
17
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS5 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (1,254 of 28,233) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 458 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 BS5, 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 (215 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 707/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 29,419
Owned 50% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 28%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS5.
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Bristol BS5: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS5 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS5), recorded crime is 173% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,946 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 10 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS5?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS5 runs at 622.0 per 1,000 properties, 173% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS5 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS5 runs at 622.0 per 1,000 properties, 173% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS5?
Homes in Bristol BS5 sell for around £319,946 on average, based on 887 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS5 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (1,254 of 28,233) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 458 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS5?
There are 17 schools in Bristol BS5 (13 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS5 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS5, 6 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS5 a deprived area?
Bristol BS5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).