Living in BS5, Bristol, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS5 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 BS5
139 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £93,000 to £636,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 3 12 MARY STREET, BS5 9FH | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 3 POETS CLOSE, BS5 9AE | terraced | £291,277 | 2026-05-14 |
| 15 VICTORIA PARADE, BS5 9DZ | terraced | £362,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 24 BOURNEVILLE ROAD, BS5 9AL | terraced | £280,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 8 BOWDEN ROAD, BS5 7AU | terraced | £250,500 | 2026-04-28 |
| 46 LYPPIATT ROAD, BS5 9HS | terraced | £357,500 | 2026-04-27 |
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
88 schools within 3 miles , of which 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Rise Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Bishop Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Frome Vale Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Whitehall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Summerhill Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
58 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Cleve House School, Collegiate School, LPW Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near BS5, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of the West of England, Bristol.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 27.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
717 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS5 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bristol, City of's figures.
Common questions about BS5
What do houses actually sell for in BS5?
The median of 139 recorded sales around central BS5 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £93,000 to £636,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS5?
88 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS5, and 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS5?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS5 at risk of flooding?
Central BS5 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 BS5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 76% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 717 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS5 safe?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS5 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? BS5 or BS2, BS5 or BS98, BS5 or BS1.
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