Area guide · City-of-bristol

Horfield, City-of-bristol

has 1,445 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 69 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £185,761 across 16,866 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,445Homes
£185,761-2.5%Median price
69Avg EPC score
31Median age
5,425Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

  • Population

    5,425

  • Households

    1,947

  • Median age

    30.5

Age bands

65+ 9%0-15 15%16-24 24%25-44 35%45-64 16%

Ethnicity

Asian 7%Black 4%Mixed 4%Other 2%White 83%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 26%Semi 9%Detached 2%Terraced 64%

Build age

Pre 1900 11%1900 1944 67%1945 1999 9%2000 Plus 13%

Energy efficiency · avg score 69

A
0%
B
7%
C
56%
D
35%
E
2%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 56%Social 8%Private Rent 36%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £185,761▼

  • Avg price

    £219,604

  • Sales

    16,866

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 8)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Health5
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  • Education8
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  • Employment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    915▲

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Public Order 15%Vehicle Crime 17%Anti-Social Behaviour 11%Criminal Damage And Arson 17%Violence And Sexual Offences 29%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    99.3%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    99.3%

  • Superfast broadband

    99.6%

  • 5G coverage

    76.5%

  • Bus stops

    11

  • Buses / day

    2,818

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Ashley Down (1.26 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    40.9 m

  • Air NO₂

    12.7683 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.3513 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    70.0-74.9

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (1.91 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    1

Designations

  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • Old Chapel Buildings · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    5

  • Avg FSM %

    39%

  • Childcare providers

    1

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (3.61 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    137

Show 25 recent applications
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Single Storey Side Extension.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use - Large HMO.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Rear Infill Extension And New Roof To Existing And Proposed Extensions Inclu
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Property Has Been In Continuous Use As C4 HM
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Use As A House In Multiple Occupation (Up To
  • Replace Existing Red/Brown Interlocking Tiles With Grey Plain Tiles, Fix External Insulation, With Rendered Finish, To Existing Masonry, And
  • Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Proposed Demolition Of Garage And Construction Of An Attached, Two-Storey Dwelling Including Associated Access, Parking, And Landscaping.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Small HMO.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Small HMO.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Large HMO(Sui Generis) (8 Bed/Person).
  • Proposed 2 Storey Side Extension And Single Storey Rear Extension. Porch To Front, And Amended Parking Area And Vehicular Access.
  • Hip To Gable Loft Conversion With Flat Roof Rear Dormer.
  • Change Of Use Of Single Dwelling (Use Class C3) To An HMO For 5 People (Use Class C4).
  • Roof Extension With Side And Rear Dormers.
  • Conversion, With Extension To Create 3.No Residential Flats
  • Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Demolition Of Existing Garage And Erection Of New Residential Annexe To The Rear Of The Property To Facilitate Change Of Use From Small HMO
  • Change Of Use From C1 (B&B) To C4 (HMO)
  • Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 21/01037/F - Conversion Of Existing Eight Bedroom Sui Gene
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Single Storey Side/Rear Extension.
  • Change Of Use To The Existing Building Into 3 Flats To Include Renovation & Extension Works To Roof And Rear.
  • A Two-Storey Rear Extension With An Additional Single-Storey Rear Outrigger, A Front Porch In-Fill Extension, And Associated Works.

About

About property data in Horfield

The population here is approximately 5,425, with a median age of 31. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include 1 listed building. There were 915 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 9.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 8. This area covers 36 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Horfield?

The average house price in Horfield is £185,761, based on 16,866 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Horfield a good place to live?

Horfield is in the 8th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Horfield in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in Horfield?

There were 915 recorded crimes in Horfield in the last 12 months, up 9.6% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Horfield is 69, 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).