Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AJ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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The Castle School

Good1538 pupils0.7 km
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Manorbrook Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury

Outstanding198 pupils1.0 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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New Siblands School

Outstanding127 pupils1.4 km
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Crossways Junior School

Good231 pupils1.5 km
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Crossways Infant School

Good176 pupils1.5 km
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Gillingstool Primary School

Good138 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornbury Castle Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

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