Area guide · City-of-bristol

Bishopston, City-of-bristol

has 1,369 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 63 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £252,853 across 12,105 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,369Homes

£252,853-2.5%Median price

63Avg EPC score

37Median age

4,794Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
4,794
Households
1,794
Median age
37.4

Age bands

65+ 12%0-15 19%16-24 15%25-44 24%45-64 29%

Ethnicity

Asian 4%Black 1%Mixed 4%Other 1%White 89%

Who lives in Bishopston?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 29%Semi 33%Detached 2%Terraced 36%

Build age

Pre 1900 44%1900 1944 40%1945 1999 11%2000 Plus 4%

Energy efficiency · avg score 63

24%

56%

16%

Tenure

Owned 75%Social 2%Private Rent 23%

What are the homes like in Bishopston?

Market

Median price
£252,853▼
Avg price
£319,844
Sales
12,105
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Bishopston?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 10)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

Crime4
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Health7
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Income7
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Housing4
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Education10
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Employment8
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Environment4
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Is Bishopston a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
552▲

By crime type

Burglary 16%Other Theft 21%Public Order 13%Vehicle Crime 18%Criminal Damage And Arson 16%Violence And Sexual Offences 16%

How safe is Bishopston?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
100%
Ultrafast broadband
100%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
57.3%
Bus stops
9
Buses / day
72
EV chargers
310

Nearest rail station: Redland Rail Station (0.75 km)

What's transport like in Bishopston?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
47.7 m
Air NO₂
12.1631 µg/m³
Air PM
6.2125 µg/m³

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (2.2 km)

What's the environment like in Bishopston?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Coal Mining Legacy
Conservation Area

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Does Bishopston flood?

Heritage

Designations

Tree Preservation Zone
Article 4

What's the heritage in Bishopston?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
2
Avg FSM %
8.1%
Childcare providers
4

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (1.8 km)

What schools are in Bishopston?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
199

Show 25 recent applications

Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development- Create A New Dormer Window On The Roof At The Rear Of Th
Single Storey Rear Extension And Extension Of Existing First Storey Extension.
T1 - Cherry - Crown Reduce By 2m Approx.
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Hip To Gable Loft Conversion With Flat Roof Rear Dormer
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Loft Conversion To Include A Partial Hip-To-Gable And A Rear Dormer.
T1, T2 - Lawsons Cypress X 2 - Fell. T3 - Lawsons Cypress - Remove Lowest Branch On Cracked Stem. T4 - Cypress - Remove Dead Stem.
Single Storey Rear Extension.
Conversion Of Basement Level Garage And Construction Of A Side Extension To Connect To The Main House.
Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
G1 - Laurel - Fell.
Non-Material Amendment Following Grant Of Planning Permission 25/15539/H (Demolish Single Storey Side Extension To Rear. Erect Two Storey Si
Single Storey Side Extension, Alterations To The Roof Of The Existing Outrigger, And External Decking Areas Created.
T1 - Copper Beech - Crown Lift Canopy To 5.2m Over Entrance. T2 - London Plane - Crown Lift Canopy To 5.2m Over Entrance. T3 - Sycamore - Fe
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Removal Of Existing Side And Rear Gabled Dormers, And N
Loft Conversion With Pitched Roof Dormers To Rear And Side Elevations.
Application For Variation Of Condition Nos. 3 Following Grant Of Planning Permission 25/11980/H (Single Storey Rear Extension.)
Demolish Single Storey Side Extension To Rear. Erect Two Storey Side Extension Above Existing Garage.
Single Storey Side Extension To Rear.
Construction Of Proposed Part Single Part Two Storey Rear Extension With Flat Parapet Roof.
Demolition Of The Existing Detached Garage And Raised Seating Deck And The Re-Building Of A New Single Bedroom Annexe, Ancillary To The Main
Rear Extension.
T1,T3,T5,T6 - Ash X 4 - Fell. T2 - Lawson Cypress - 1m Reduction. T4 - Norway Maple - Fell. T7 - Eucalyptus - Fell. T8 - Sycamore - Reduce L
5 Day Notice: Cherry (Partially Fallen) - Fell Remaining Tree.
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce Crown By Approx 2m, Remove Lowest Branch On Northern Aspect Encroaching Over Shed, Lift Crown To Approx 3m.
Removal Of One Chimney And Replacement Of Windows And External Doors.

About

About property data in Bishopston

The population here is approximately 4,794, with a median age of 37. The dominant construction era here is pre 1900. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining and a conservation area designation. There were 552 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 19.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 38 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Bishopston?

The average house price in Bishopston is £252,853, based on 12,105 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Bishopston a good place to live?

Bishopston is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Bishopston in a flood zone?

Bishopston is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Bishopston?

There were 552 recorded crimes in Bishopston in the last 12 months, up 19.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Bishopston?

The average EPC score in Bishopston is 63, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).