BS35 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Barley Fields, 0.6km from Morton, Lower in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS35, BS35 1AJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, up 3.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS35 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00189464 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AJ.
380
28
£ 55,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1AJ 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.
Area Character
BS35 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £457k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1AJ. The average age is 27.9. 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 notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
16 sales · Mean £ 284,403
Semi-Detached
£ 345,497
16 sales · Mean £ 354,809
Detached
£ 550,000
62 sales · Mean £ 548,314
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1AJ has low crime rates — 19 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
The Castle School
Manorbrook Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
New Siblands School
Crossways Junior School
Crossways Infant School
Gillingstool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anchor Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning10.2 km
- Lydney10.4 km
- Chepstow10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scythe Way0.0 km
- Post Farm0.2 km
- Post Farm0.2 km
- Manor Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351AJ · Data under Open Government Licence