Area guide · City-of-bristol

Southmead, City-of-bristol

has 1,227 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 71 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £167,192 across 11,346 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,227Homes
£167,192-2.5%Median price
71Avg EPC score
33Median age
3,855Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

  • Population

    3,855

  • Households

    1,362

  • Median age

    32.8

Age bands

65+ 10%0-15 21%16-24 16%25-44 32%45-64 22%

Ethnicity

Asian 11%Black 8%Mixed 5%Other 3%White 73%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 20%Semi 33%Detached 8%Terraced 39%

Build age

Pre 1900 2%1900 1944 55%1945 1999 29%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 71

A
2%
B
0%
C
65%
D
33%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 40%Social 32%Private Rent 29%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £167,192▼

  • Avg price

    £194,147

  • Sales

    11,346

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 1)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    1,458▼

By crime type

Other Theft 14%Shoplifting 9%Public Order 16%Anti-Social Behaviour 9%Criminal Damage And Arson 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 37%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    89%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    89%

  • Superfast broadband

    98%

  • 5G coverage

    76.5%

  • Bus stops

    19

  • Buses / day

    4,706

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Filton Abbey Wood Rail Station (2.34 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    234.7 m

  • Air NO₂

    11.5708 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.1019 µg/m³

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (0.91 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Avg FSM %

    10.5%

  • Childcare providers

    1

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (4.44 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    93

Show 25 recent applications
  • Regularisation Of Ancillary Building.
  • 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 Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development- Change Of Use From C3 To C4 And 3m Rear Extension
  • The Proposal Is For Use Of Land At The South Western End Of The Gardens Of 1 & 2 Greenway Park To Be Jointly Used For The Development Of A P
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 2 And 3 Of Permission 24/03115/F Erection Of A New Dwelling With Associated Access
  • Application To Determine If Prior Approval Is Required For A Proposed: Change Of Use From Commercial, Business And Service (Use Class E) To
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Rear Dormer Loft Conversion
  • Detached Outbuilding For Habitable Use Ancillary To The Existing Property.
  • Application For Planning Permission For The Erection Of A Two-Storey Building Comprising 2no. Self-Contained Flats.
  • Application For Removal Or Variation Of Condition No. 2(Refuse/Recycling) 3(Car Parking) 4(Vehicle Crossover) 5(Redundant Accessways) And 7
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 13 Of Permission 23/03187/X Application For Variation Of Condition 11 (Approved Dr
  • Application To Determine If Prior Approval Is Required For A Proposed: Change Of Use From Commercial, Business And Service (Use Class E) To
  • Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
  • A Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Change Of Use From C3 To C4 With 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
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 9 (Arboricultural Supervision) Of Permission 23/03187/X Application For Variation
  • Install 1no. BT Street Hub, Incorporating Two Digital 75" LCD Advert Screens With Associated BT Phone Kiosk Removals.
  • Install 2 Digital 75" LCD Display Screens, One On Each Side Of The Street Hub Unit.
  • Demolition Of Existing Garage/Outbuilding And Erection Of New Outbuilding For Incidental Residential (C3) Use.
  • Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 23/03187/X (Application For Variation Of Condition 11 (App
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Detached Outbuilding At The Rear Of The Garden To Be Us
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 27 (Employment And Skills Plan) Of Permission 23/03187/X - Application For Variati
  • Erection Of A New Dwelling With Associated Access And Landscaping Works.
  • Single Storey Extension.

About

About property data in Southmead

The population here is approximately 3,855, with a median age of 33. 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. There were 1,458 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 7.2% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 1. This area covers 36 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Southmead?

The average house price in Southmead is £167,192, based on 11,346 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Southmead a good place to live?

Southmead is in the 1st IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Southmead in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in Southmead?

There were 1,458 recorded crimes in Southmead in the last 12 months, down 7.2% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Southmead is 71, 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).