BS35 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Fox Close, 0.3km from Upper Morton in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
For families considering a move, BS35 1AF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS35 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00189544 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOX CLOSE, BS35 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX CLOSE, BS35 1AF.
379
31
£ 55,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS35 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1AF. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,000
1 sales · Mean £ 116,000
Flat
£ 60,000
3 sales · Mean £ 64,666
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1AF has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manorbrook Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
The Castle School
New Siblands School
Crossways Junior School
Crossways Infant School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Gillingstool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anchor Inn0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Stores - Thornbury0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yate10.4 km
- Pilning10.6 km
- Lydney10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Swallow Park0.0 km
- Swallow Park0.0 km
- Osprey Park0.3 km
- Manor Farm0.3 km
- Osprey Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351AF · Data under Open Government Licence