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BS40

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

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BS40 covers BRISTOL in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £582,992
1yr change ▼ 3.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£582,992

▼ 3.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

103% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

308 Mbps

Property Prices in BS40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS40 is £582,992, which is 30% above the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS40 cost 103.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS40 have fallen 3.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £695,095 268
Semi-detached £411,746 128
Terraced £383,407 79
Flat £180,450 10
All types £582,992 537

5-Year Price History

£570K £575K £580K £585K £591K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BS40

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS40 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BS40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS40 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chew Stoke Church School Primary Not inspected mi
Chew Valley School Secondary Not inspected mi
Winford Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ubley Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
East Harptree Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

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 BS40 are 308.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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308.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS40 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

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BS40 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS40 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£582,992, 103% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (308 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BS40 BRISTOL

What is the average house price in BS40 BRISTOL?
The average house price in BS40 (BRISTOL) is £582,992, based on 537 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 103% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.5% over the past year.
Is BS40 BRISTOL a safe area to live?
Crime in BS40 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BS40 BRISTOL?
The population of BS40 (BRISTOL) is approximately 224,578 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BS40?
The average broadband download speed in BS40 is 308 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BS40 BRISTOL?
There are 11 schools in or near BS40. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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