Bristol BS40 area guide
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Is Bristol BS40 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS40), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £586,123 on average, there are 11 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).
- A Safetycrime 70% 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
£586,123
Population
24,890
Recorded crime
69.4
Schools
11
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS40
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS40 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (593 of 10,218) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 321 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 BS40, 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 (44 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS40 (May 24–Jun 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 9,892
Owned 81% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS40.
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Bristol BS40: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS40 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS40), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £586,123 on average, there are 11 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 BS40?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS40 runs at 69.4 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS40 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS40 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS40 runs at 69.4 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS40?
Homes in Bristol BS40 sell for around £586,123 on average, based on 205 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS40 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS40 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (593 of 10,218) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 321 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS40?
There are 11 schools in Bristol BS40 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS40 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS40, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS40 a deprived area?
Bristol BS40 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).