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Bristol BS5 9 area guide

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Is Bristol BS5 9 a good place to live?

In Bristol (BS5 9), recorded crime is 126% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,969 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Bristol BS5 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS5 9 is rated medium. Around 0.8% of properties (45 of 5,380) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)

1995: £30,987 (137 sales)1996: £31,583 (135 sales)1997: £31,854 (172 sales)1998: £35,841 (201 sales)1999: £44,209 (246 sales)2000: £53,945 (266 sales)2001: £62,046 (253 sales)2002: £81,926 (279 sales)2003: £97,565 (254 sales)2004: £105,771 (244 sales)2005: £116,221 (238 sales)2006: £129,580 (277 sales)2007: £148,452 (264 sales)2008: £132,610 (119 sales)2009: £118,437 (92 sales)2010: £122,153 (114 sales)2011: £121,057 (108 sales)2012: £126,758 (103 sales)2013: £130,696 (146 sales)2014: £149,791 (184 sales)2015: £206,801 (205 sales)2016: £213,202 (191 sales)2017: £226,614 (161 sales)2018: £255,959 (177 sales)2019: £250,689 (162 sales)2020: £252,083 (153 sales)2021: £294,096 (228 sales)2022: £327,730 (185 sales)2023: £317,037 (176 sales)2024: £366,969 (160 sales)2025: £326,030 (148 sales)2026: £350,765 (55 sales) 2026: £350,765 (55 sales) — part year so far £366,969 £30,987 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in BS5 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 111 crimesJun 24: 119 crimesJul 24: 151 crimesAug 24: 135 crimesSep 24: 129 crimesOct 24: 128 crimesNov 24: 112 crimesDec 24: 110 crimesJan 25: 123 crimesFeb 25: 101 crimesMar 25: 101 crimesApr 25: 94 crimesMay 25: 110 crimesJun 25: 124 crimesJul 25: 151 crimesAug 25: 117 crimesSep 25: 131 crimesOct 25: 138 crimesNov 25: 129 crimesDec 25: 123 crimesJan 26: 125 crimesFeb 26: 143 crimesMar 26: 172 crimesApr 26: 150 crimes Apr 26: 150 crimes 172 94 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in BS5 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 126/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
34
One-person households
34%
Households with children
29%
Households
8,402

Owned 41% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 26%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BS5 9.

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Bristol BS5 9: frequently asked questions

Is Bristol BS5 9 a good place to live?

In Bristol (BS5 9), recorded crime is 126% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,969 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 BS5 9?

Recorded crime in Bristol BS5 9 runs at 604.8 per 1,000 properties, 126% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bristol BS5 9 safe?

Crime in Bristol BS5 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS5 9 runs at 604.8 per 1,000 properties, 126% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bristol BS5 9?

Homes in Bristol BS5 9 sell for around £366,969 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bristol BS5 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS5 9 is rated medium. Around 0.8% of properties (45 of 5,380) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bristol BS5 9?

There are 6 schools in Bristol BS5 9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Bristol BS5 9 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS5 9, 2 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Bristol BS5 9 a deprived area?

Bristol BS5 9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).