Area guide · City-of-bristol

Upper Knowle, City-of-bristol

has 1,744 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £166,665 across 12,723 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

1,744Homes

£166,665-2.5%Median price

68Avg EPC score

39Median age

5,427Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

Population
5,427
Households
2,182
Median age
38.9

Age bands

65+ 15%0-15 17%16-24 10%25-44 32%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

Asian 5%Black 2%Mixed 4%Other 1%White 89%

Who lives in Upper Knowle?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 45%Semi 11%Detached 3%Terraced 40%

Build age

Pre 1900 19%1900 1944 32%1945 1999 39%2000 Plus 10%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

53%

32%

Tenure

Owned 74%Social 6%Private Rent 21%

What are the homes like in Upper Knowle?

Market

Median price
£166,665▼
Avg price
£201,234
Sales
12,723
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Upper Knowle?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Upper Knowle a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
790▼

By crime type

Other Theft 11%Shoplifting 14%Public Order 17%Vehicle Crime 11%Anti-Social Behaviour 15%Violence And Sexual Offences 32%

How safe is Upper Knowle?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
94.6%
Ultrafast broadband
94.6%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
60.9%
Bus stops
12
Buses / day
2,302
EV chargers
310

Nearest rail station: Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station (2.13 km)

What's transport like in Upper Knowle?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
102.9 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 (7.37 km)

What's the environment like in Upper Knowle?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Coal Mining Legacy
Conservation Area

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Does Upper Knowle flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
3

Designations

Article 4

Listed buildings

Knowle School · Grade II
Knowle Water Tower · Grade II
Roman Catholic Church of St Gerard Majella · Grade II

What's the heritage in Upper Knowle?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
0
Childcare providers
2

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (3.62 km)

What schools are in Upper Knowle?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
137

Show 25 recent applications

Application For Variation Or Removal Of Condition No. 2 (Plans) Following Grant Of Planning Permission 25/13864/PINS (S62A/2025/0120) - Full
Installation Of Nets And 5 Supporting Poles Immediately Adjacent To The Existing Eastern Boundary Fence.
Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition No. 6 (Contamination) Of Permission 25/13864/PINS (PINS REF: S62A/2025/0120) - Ful
Erection Of An L-Shaped Rear Dormer Loft Conversion Over The Main Roof And Rear Outrigger To Create Additional Habitable Accommodation, Incl
Change Of Use Of Two Self-Contained Flats Into A Single Dwelling House.
Front Porch And Two Storey Rear Extension.
Demolition Of Existing Garage And Conservatory And Construction Of New 2-Bedroom Dwelling With Associated Works.
Change Of Use From C3 Dwellinghouse To C4 House In Multiple Occupation (HMO) For Up To 5 Occupants.
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use Or Operation Or Activity - Use Of Single Room (Basement Level) As A Hai
T1 - Hornbeam - 2-3m Reduction All Over. (TPO 1176)
T1, T2 - Beech X 2 - Crown Reduce By Up To 2m To Previous Points To Maintain A Reasonable Size For The Garden And Promote Healthy Regrowth.
Dropped Kerb, Front Porch And Two Storey Side Extension.
Partial Change Of Use From Public House (Sui Generis) To Mixed-Use Comprising Public House (Sui Generis) And Hostel Accommodation (Sui Gener
The Upgrade Of The Existing Telecommunications Site Comprising The Removal And Replacement Of 3 No. Existing Antennas With 3 No. Upgraded An
The Upgrade Of The Existing Telecommunications Site Comprising The Removal And Replacement Of 3 No. Existing Antennas With 3 No. Upgraded An
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Single Storey Rear Extension And Loft Conversion.
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - The Proposal Involves Demolishing The Existing Rear Ele
Demolition Of Existing Side Extension And Rebuild Of Single Storey Extensions With Associated Works.
Full Planning Application For The Conversion Of Upper Floors Of Existing Buildings (Bank And Ancillary Office Space (Use Class E(C(I)) To Pr
Notification Of Prior Approval For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension That Would Exceed Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original Hou
Single Storey Rear Extension With Flat Roof.
Application For Variation Of Condition No. 4 (Approved Plans) Following Grant Of Planning Permission 24/01175/H - Application For Constructi
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For An Existing Use As 4 Self-Contained Studio Flats (Use Class C3).
Demolition Of Existing Single Storey Residential Garage, Workshop And WC To Create A New Build Single-Storey Detached 1-Bedroom Dwelling.
Rear Extension At First Floor.

About

About property data in Upper Knowle

The population here is approximately 5,427, with a median age of 39. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 3 listed buildings. There were 790 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 17.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 45 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Upper Knowle?

The average house price in Upper Knowle is £166,665, based on 12,723 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Upper Knowle a good place to live?

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

Is Upper Knowle in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in Upper Knowle?

There were 790 recorded crimes in Upper Knowle in the last 12 months, down 17.4% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Upper Knowle is 68, 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).