Living in BS7, Bristol, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS7 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 BS7
151 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £130,000 to £800,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT A 472 GLOUCESTER ROAD, BS7 8TX | flat-maisonette | £275,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 77 DOWNEND ROAD, BS7 9PR | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 127 DOVERCOURT ROAD, BS7 9SG | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 64 ELMORE ROAD, BS7 9SD | terraced | £295,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 33 TRUBSHAW CLOSE, BS7 0AD | terraced | £432,500 | 2026-05-20 |
| 52 CHURCHWAYS AVENUE, BS7 8SL | terraced | £700,000 | 2026-05-20 |
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 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Elmlea Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Brunel Field Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Stoke Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
53 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Badminton School, Bristol Grammar School, Clifton College, Clifton High School, Collegiate School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near BS7, 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
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of Bristol, 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 | 39.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
460 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS7 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 BS7
What do houses actually sell for in BS7?
The median of 151 recorded sales around central BS7 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £130,000 to £800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS7?
82 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS7, and 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS7?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS7 at risk of flooding?
Central BS7 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 BS7 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 £440,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 460 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS7 safe?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS7 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? BS7 or BS6, BS7 or BS10, BS7 or BS2.
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