Area guide · City-of-bristol

The Dings, City-of-bristol

has 1,844 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 77 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £174,000 across 2,721 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,844Homes
£174,000-2.5%Median price
77Avg EPC score
32Median age
3,135Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    3,135

  • Households

    1,495

  • Median age

    32

Age bands

65+ 5%0-15 17%16-24 16%25-44 47%45-64 15%

Ethnicity

Asian 10%Black 21%Mixed 7%Other 4%White 58%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 82%Terraced 18%

Build age

1900 1944 16%1945 1999 2%2000 Plus 82%

Energy efficiency · avg score 77

A
0%
B
24%
C
69%
D
7%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 26%Social 34%Private Rent 41%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £174,000▼

  • Avg price

    £327,984

  • Sales

    2,721

  • 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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  • Education4
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    1,813▲

By crime type

Burglary 5%Other Theft 13%Public Order 18%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Criminal Damage And Arson 10%Violence And Sexual Offences 31%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    90%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    90%

  • Superfast broadband

    90.7%

  • 5G coverage

    60.9%

  • Bus stops

    13

  • Buses / day

    525

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station (0.61 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    9 m

  • Air NO₂

    15.1363 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.528 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (5.17 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    8

Designations

  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • Gasworks Perimeter Wall · Grade II
  • St Vincent'S Works Factory · Grade II
  • St Vincent'S Works, Gateway And Attached Wall To South West · Grade II
  • St Vincent's Works north gateway and attached walls · Grade II
  • Walls Surrounding Jews' Burial Ground · Grade II
  • Warehouse, Former Premises Of Marble Mosiac Company · Grade II
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  • Warehouse, Premises Of Clarks Wood Company · Grade II
  • St Vincent'S Works And Attached Front Area Railings · Grade II*

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    1

  • Avg FSM %

    49.5%

  • Childcare providers

    1

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (1.65 km)

Streets

Streets in The Dings

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    317

Show 25 recent applications
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 19 (Sound Insulation) Of Planning Permission 19/02675/F (As Amended By 25/12097/NM
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 11 (Renewable Energy) Of Permission 23/03252/X - Application For Variation Of A Co
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 34 Of Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Condition 47 (List Of A
  • Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Condition 47 (List Of Approved Pla
  • Applicationn For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 16 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment O
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 6 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 2 Of Permission 25/11809/X Application For Removal Or Variation Of Condition No. 1
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 13of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 12 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 5 (Approval Of Road Works) Of Permission 23/03252/X - Application For Variation Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Resered Bycondition 43 Of Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Condition 47 (List Of App
  • Installation Of A Single-Sided, Non-Illuminated Freestanding Monolith Totem (2400mm High X 1200mm Wide) Located Adjacent To The Main Pedestr
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition No. 13 (Sample Panels) Of Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Con
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 27 (Further Details Before Relevant Element Started) Of Permission 19/02675/F - Re
  • Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Condition 47 (Li
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 33 (Further Details Of External Lighting Provision Within The Site) Of Permission
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Conditions 30 (Safe Access/Egress - Avon Street), 39 (Permissive Routes) And 47 (Public Acce
  • Application For A Non-Material Amendment Following A Grant Of Planning Permission 23/03252/X Application For Variation Of A Condition 47 (Li
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reservd By Condition 25 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Rserved By Condition 24 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Erection Of Proposed Double Storey Rear Extension With Maximum Depth 3.00m, An
  • Appliction For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 8 And 9 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopmen
  • Re-Orientation And Refurbishment Of Existing Signage: The Existing Freestanding Monolith Is To Be Rotated To Sit Parallel With The Highway B
  • Application For Approva Of Details Reserved By Condition 14 Of Permission 24/05143/F Demolition Of Existing Structures And Redevelopment Of
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 4 (Acoustic Mitigation) Relating To Planning Permission 24/04968/F. The Proposal W

About

About property data in The Dings

The population here is approximately 3,135, with a median age of 32. The dominant construction era here is 2000 plus. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 8 listed buildings. There were 1,813 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 12.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 1. This area covers 54 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in The Dings?

The average house price in The Dings is £174,000, based on 2,721 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is The Dings a good place to live?

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

Is The Dings in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in The Dings?

There were 1,813 recorded crimes in The Dings in the last 12 months, up 12.6% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in The Dings is 77, 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).