Bristol BS31 area guide
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Is Bristol BS31 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS31), recorded crime is 36% above the national average, homes sell for around £434,858 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 36% 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
£434,858
Population
30,947
Recorded crime
310.0
Schools
10
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS31
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS31 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (754 of 12,793) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 240 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 BS31, 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 (98 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS31 (May 24–Jun 26, average 167/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 12,919
Owned 71% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS31.
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Bristol BS31: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS31 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS31), recorded crime is 36% above the national average, homes sell for around £434,858 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 BS31?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS31 runs at 310.0 per 1,000 properties, 36% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS31 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS31 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS31 runs at 310.0 per 1,000 properties, 36% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS31?
Homes in Bristol BS31 sell for around £434,858 on average, based on 345 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS31 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS31 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (754 of 12,793) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 240 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS31?
There are 10 schools in Bristol BS31 (7 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS31 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS31, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS31 a deprived area?
Bristol BS31 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).