Living in BS4, Bristol, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS4 in Bristol, City of. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around BS4
150 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £150,000 to £985,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GREENMORE ROAD, BS4 2LA | terraced | £550,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 135 SOMERSET ROAD, BS4 2JA | terraced | £525,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 9 THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, 28 MAXSE ROAD, BS4 2JS | flat-maisonette | £365,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 20 MERRYWOOD COURT, 26 MAXSE ROAD, BS4 2JT | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 1A THE CREST, BS4 3JB | terraced | £420,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 33 HARROWDENE ROAD, BS4 2JL | terraced | £620,000 | 2026-05-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
82 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy New Oak | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Anne's Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Oasis Academy John Williams | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Broomhill Infant & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Oasis Academy Brislington | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
53 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bristol Grammar School, Cleve House School, LPW Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near BS4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.2% |
| Skilled trades | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
424 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bristol, City of's figures.
Common questions about BS4
What do houses actually sell for in BS4?
The median of 150 recorded sales around central BS4 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £150,000 to £985,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS4?
82 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS4, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS4?
424 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS4 at risk of flooding?
Central BS4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 424 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS4 safe?
424 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS4 or BS14, BS4 or BS99, BS4 or BS3.
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