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BS20

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

BS20 is the postcode district for BRISTOL, located in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £416,600
1yr change ▲ 1.0%
Crime 60% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£416,600

▲ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

32.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

60% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

293 Mbps

Property Prices in BS20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS20 is £416,600, which is 7% below the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS20 cost 45.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS20 have risen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £570,066 504
Semi-detached £403,635 321
Terraced £394,047 289
Flat £255,507 423
All types £416,600 1579

5-Year Price History

£404K £413K £421K £430K £438K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BS20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 32.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS20 has a crime rate well 60% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BS20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS20 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Gordano School Secondary Good mi
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Katherine's School Secondary Good mi
Portishead Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS20 are 293.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

293.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS20 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

BS

BS20 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS20 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£416,600, 45% above national average), low crime (60% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (293 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS20?
The average house price in BS20 (BRISTOL) is £416,600, based on 1579 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.0% over the past year.
Is BS20 a safe area to live?
Crime in BS20 is significantly below the national average (32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in BS20?
There are 10 schools in or near BS20. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in BS20?
Council tax in BS20 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in BS20?
The average broadband download speed in BS20 is 293 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in BS20 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in BS20 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 224,578.