Clifton-wood, Bristol

Merchants Road, Bristol

Merchants Road has 169 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 60 (the most common rating band is C). In the wider Clifton-wood area, homes sold for a median of £244,353 across 19,986 recent sales. Prices across Clifton-wood are down 2.5% year-on-year.

169Homes
£244,353Median price
60Avg EPC score

Last updated 8 October 2026

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Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    8,644

  • Households

    3,575

  • Median age

    30

Age bands

65+ 10%0-15 7%16-24 35%25-44 32%45-64 16%

Ethnicity

Asian 6%Black 2%Mixed 5%Other 2%White 85%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 100%

Build age

1900 1944 57%1945 1999 29%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 60

A
0%
B
0%
C
43%
D
14%
E
43%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 37%Social 2%Private Rent 61%

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Market

Market

  • Median price

    £244,353▼

  • Avg price

    £329,834

  • Sales

    19,986

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

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Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 9)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    1,622▲

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Public Order 12%Vehicle Crime 15%Anti-Social Behaviour 13%Criminal Damage And Arson 9%Violence And Sexual Offences 40%

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Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    88.1%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    88.1%

  • Superfast broadband

    96%

  • 5G coverage

    57.3%

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Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    34.1 m

  • Air NO₂

    12.281 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.2053 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (4.67 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Conservation Area

Radon class 5

Heritage

Heritage

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Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (1.51 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    19

Show 19 recent applications
  • Installation Of An 'Open-Mesh' Powder-Coated Galvanised Steel Gate And Fixed Side Panels.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Proposal To Install An Iron Gate At The Entrance Of The
  • T2 & T3 - Silver Birch - Crown Lift 2m And Reduce Lateral Spread On East Side By 1m. T7 - Sycamore - Reduce On N/E Side By Up To 2m Above Ca
  • T1 - Lime - Repollard By Up To 5m Back To Previous Pollard Points. (TPO 278)
  • Double Glass Doors Between The Kitchen And Lounge Have Been Fitted. The Stud Wall To The Utility Room Has Been Moved, Increasing The Hallway
  • Widened Garden Wall Opening And Re-Landscaping; Rear Window/Door Rearrangement & New Internal Opening.
  • Widened Garden Wall Opening And Re-Landscaping; Rear Window/Door Rearrangement & New Internal Opening.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Works To A Listed Building: - Proposed Installation Of Secondary Glazing To 8n
  • Internal Reconfiguration To Convert Existing Bedsits Into Flats By Adding Ensuite Accommodation.
  • T1 - Elder - Fell. T2 - Holly - Fell. G1 - Conifer Group - Fell.
  • Upgrade Of The External Windows And Doors To Communal Areas Of An Existing Apartment Building To Aluminium
  • Display Of 1no. Externally Illuminated Fascia Sign And 1no. Externally Illuminated Projecting Sign To Replace Existing. Display Of 1no. Inte
  • Replacement Of Existing Window Sashes In 4 Windows With Painted Hardwood Sashes To Match Original Pattern And Installation Of Secondary Glaz
  • Replacement Of Existing Window Sashes In 4 Windows With Painted Hardwood Sashes To Match Original Pattern And Installation Of Secondary Glaz
  • Replacement Of Existing Window Sashes In 4 Windows With Painted Hardwood Sashes To Match Original Pattern And Installation Of Secondary Glaz
  • Replacement Of Existing Window Sashes In 4 Windows With Painted Hardwood Sashes To Match Original Pattern And Installation Of Secondary Glaz
  • T1 - Magnolia - Reduce Height By 20%. T2 - Eucalyptus - Reduce Height By 20% And Remove Deadwood.
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness Of Proposed Works To A Listed Building - Replacement Of Fire Doors.
  • Internal Reconfiguration To Convert Existing Bedsits Into Flats By Adding Ensuite Accommodation.

About

About property data on Merchants Road

The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation. There were 1,622 recorded crimes in the wider area in the last 12 months. There are 19 planning applications on record for this street.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price on Merchants Road?

The average house price on Merchants Road is £244,353, based on 19,986 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Merchants Road a good place to live?

The wider area around Merchants Road is in the 9th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Merchants Road in a flood zone?

Merchants Road is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime on Merchants Road?

There were 1,622 recorded crimes in the wider area around Merchants Road in the last 12 months, up 2.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like on Merchants Road?

The average EPC score on Merchants Road is 60, with the most common rating band being C.

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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).