Area guide · City-of-bristol

Kensington Park, City-of-bristol

has 1,793 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 67 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £158,551 across 23,033 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,793Homes
£158,551-2.5%Median price
67Avg EPC score
38Median age
4,970Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

  • Population

    4,970

  • Households

    2,033

  • Median age

    37.7

Age bands

65+ 14%0-15 17%16-24 10%25-44 35%45-64 25%

Ethnicity

Asian 3%Black 2%Mixed 4%Other 1%White 89%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 21%Semi 21%Detached 3%Terraced 54%

Build age

Pre 1900 26%1900 1944 49%1945 1999 19%2000 Plus 5%

Energy efficiency · avg score 67

A
0%
B
2%
C
47%
D
46%
E
5%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 74%Social 3%Private Rent 23%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £158,551▼

  • Avg price

    £191,577

  • Sales

    23,033

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

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Domains

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  • Education4
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  • Employment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    1,341▼

By crime type

Other Theft 8%Public Order 14%Vehicle Crime 9%Anti-Social Behaviour 10%Criminal Damage And Arson 9%Violence And Sexual Offences 50%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    99.7%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    99.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    60.9%

  • Bus stops

    9

  • Buses / day

    1,220

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station (2.25 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    272.4 m

  • Air NO₂

    11.1698 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.3524 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Local Nature Reserve
  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (7.33 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    5

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • Gotley Lodge · Grade II
  • Grove Hall · Grade II
  • Lynwood · Grade II
  • Rose Villa · Grade II
  • Walls, Gates And Railings To Grove Hall · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (3.73 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    106

Show 25 recent applications
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 4 (Noise Insulation) Of Permission 25/14174/F - Change Of Use From C3 Dwellinghous
  • Change Of Use From 6 Bed HMO (Class C4), To 7 Bed HMO (Sui Generis).
  • T1 - Hornbeam - 2-3m Reduction All Over. (TPO 1176)
  • Demolition Of 2 Bedroom Bungalow To Be Replaced With The Construction Of 4no. 1-Bedroom Apartments.
  • Change Of Use From C3 Dwellinghouse To Seven Bedroom HMO. (Sui Generis)
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Conversion Of New Flat Roof Rear Dormer To Attic With V
  • Rear Orangery.
  • Single Storey Rear Extension With Flat Roof.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Change Of Use From C3 Single Dwelling To C4 House In Mu
  • T1 - Ash - Cut Back Branches By Approx 3-4m That Overhang 27 Runswick Road (Tree Is Getting Too Close To The Building). (TPO 243)
  • Provision Of A Second-Storey Side Extension, Hip-To-Gable Roof Extension And Rear Dormer, And Associated Works.
  • T2 - Holm Oak - Cut Back Branches Close To Traffic Signals To Give Clearance Greater Than 1m But Not In Excess Of 2m. (TPO 1271)
  • Extension Of Detached Garage To The Rear To Change Into 2 No Studio Units As Part Of The Existing 11 Bedroom HMO.
  • Change Of Use From Single Dwelling (Use Class C3) To 6-Bedroom HMO For Up To 9 Occupants (Use Class Sui Generis).
  • Change Of Use To C4 House In Multiple Occupation (HMO).
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
  • Demolition Of Existing Garage And Conservatory, And The Construction Of A Two Storey Side Extension And A Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
  • Demolition Of Existing Garage And Erection Of A Residential Annexe.
  • Proposed Single Storey Side Extension To Accommodation Garage And Storage Within Roof Space. New Roof Structure With Front And Rear Dormers
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Development For The Enlargement/Extension To The Dwellinghouse (Schedule 2 P
  • Two Storey Side And Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Erection Of First Floor Side Extension To An Existing 11 Bedroom HMO.

About

About property data in Kensington Park

The population here is approximately 4,970, with a median age of 38. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining and 5 listed buildings. There were 1,341 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 3.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 42 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Kensington Park?

The average house price in Kensington Park is £158,551, based on 23,033 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Kensington Park a good place to live?

Kensington Park is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Kensington Park in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in Kensington Park?

There were 1,341 recorded crimes in Kensington Park in the last 12 months, down 3.4% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Kensington Park is 67, 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).