Is BS17 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in BS17 are higher than average, at 178 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of BS17?

The population for the BS17 area is approximately 25,689 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

BS17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS17 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

25,689

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,436 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10

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7/10

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6/10

workEmployment

9/10

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3/10

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6/10

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7/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

BS17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS17 is a postcode district in South Gloucestershire, South West, covering 0 active and 1655 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across BS17 at 178 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1793

Anti-social behaviour689

Other theft443

Public order400

Criminal damage and arson355