Area guide · City-of-bristol

Lower Knowle, City-of-bristol

has 1,491 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 72 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £145,084 across 8,403 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,491Homes

£145,084-2.5%Median price

72Avg EPC score

34Median age

4,771Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

Population
4,771
Households
1,751
Median age
33.7

Age bands

65+ 11%0-15 23%16-24 13%25-44 29%45-64 23%

Ethnicity

Asian 5%Black 7%Mixed 4%Other 1%White 82%

Who lives in Lower Knowle?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 39%Semi 36%Terraced 25%

Build age

Pre 1900 2%1900 1944 44%1945 1999 41%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 72

14%

51%

36%

Tenure

Owned 43%Social 46%Private Rent 11%

What are the homes like in Lower Knowle?

Market

Median price
£145,084▼
Avg price
£174,199
Sales
8,403
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Lower Knowle?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 1)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Lower Knowle a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
1,251▲

By crime type

Other Crime 7%Public Order 12%Vehicle Crime 8%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Criminal Damage And Arson 13%Violence And Sexual Offences 38%

How safe is Lower Knowle?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
96.5%
Ultrafast broadband
96.5%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
78.7%
Bus stops
8
Buses / day
805
EV chargers
310

Nearest rail station: Bedminster Rail Station (1.4 km)

What's transport like in Lower Knowle?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
185.1 m
Air NO₂
10.7143 µg/m³
Air PM
6.1896 µg/m³

Designations

Local Nature Reserve

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (7.49 km)

What's the environment like in Lower Knowle?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Coal Mining Legacy

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Does Lower Knowle flood?

Heritage

What's the heritage in Lower Knowle?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
5
Avg FSM %
72.9%
Childcare providers
0

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (3.48 km)

What schools are in Lower Knowle?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
76

Show 25 recent applications

Erect 3 Bedroom Attached House And Associated Works
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 6(Highway Adopted) , 7 (Highway Works) And 8 (Alterations To Internal Layout) Of P
One Bed Ground Floor Annex.
Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
Erection Of Annexe Outbuilding.
Application For Variation Of Condition No.28 (Energy Statement) Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 22/03536/FB Redevelopment Of Site T
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 14, 15, 16, And 24 Of Permission 22/03536/FB Redevelopment Of Site To Provide 30 N
Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following Grant Of Planning Permission 24/04513/FB Demolition Of Nos. 4-16 Filwood Broadway And Red
Application For Approval Of Details Reserve By Condition 70 And 72 Of Permission 19/04881/P Hybrid Application For Development Of The Site C
Formation Of New Link Path To Existing Hub To Improve Community Access With Internal Alterations To Provide Community Cafe Space And Refurbi
Single Storey Extension To Side/Rear.
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 69 Of Permission 19/04881/P Hybrid Application For Development Of The Site Compris
Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
Rear Single Storey Kitchen Extension With Flat Roof And Side Garage Extension.
Single Storey Side Extension.
Proposed Single Storey Rear And Side Extension With Demolition Of The Existing Garage
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 12 Of Permission 22/03536/FB Redevelopment Of Site To Provide 30 No. Residential D
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 61 Of Permission 19/04881/P Hybrid Application For Development Of The Site Compris
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 19 (Lighting Plan) Of Permission 22/03536/FB - Redevelopment Of Site To Provide 30
Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 22/03536/FB Redevelopment Of Site To Provide 30 No. Reside
Double Storey Side Extension. Partial Double Storey Rear Extension And Partial Single Storey Rear Extension.
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 2, 3 4, 5 And 15a Of Permission 24/04513/FB Demolition Of Nos. 4-16 Filwood Broadw
Single-Storey Side And Rear Extension To Existing Semi-Detached Residential House.
Two Storey Side Extension.

About

About property data in Lower Knowle

The population here is approximately 4,771, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is social. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining. There were 1,251 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 18.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 1. This area covers 46 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Lower Knowle?

The average house price in Lower Knowle is £145,084, based on 8,403 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Lower Knowle a good place to live?

Lower Knowle is in the 1st IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Lower Knowle in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in Lower Knowle?

There were 1,251 recorded crimes in Lower Knowle in the last 12 months, up 18.5% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Lower Knowle is 72, 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).