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BS5

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

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BS5 is the postcode district for BRISTOL, located in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £325,041
1yr change ▲ 3.6%
Crime 163% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£325,041

▲ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

214.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

163% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

Property Prices in BS5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS5 is £325,041, which is 28% below the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS5 cost 13.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS5 have risen 3.6% 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 £410,955 64
Semi-detached £351,976 252
Terraced £349,863 1566
Flat £208,930 510
All types £325,041 2464

5-Year Price History

£321K £324K £326K £329K £332K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BS5

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

With 214.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS5 has a crime rate significantly 163% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
82.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
33.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BS5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Speedwell Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
The Limes Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Glenfrome Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Summerhill Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Whitehall Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

3

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS5 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS5 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/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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BS5 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS5 (BRISTOL) offers property prices near the national average (£325,041), higher-than-average crime (163% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BS5 BRISTOL

What is the average house price in BS5 BRISTOL?
The average house price in BS5 (BRISTOL) is £325,041, based on 2464 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is BS5 BRISTOL a safe area to live?
Crime in BS5 is above the national average (214.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (82.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BS5 BRISTOL?
The population of BS5 (BRISTOL) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BS5?
The average broadband download speed in BS5 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BS5 BRISTOL?
There are 17 schools in or near BS5. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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