SCYTHE WAY, BS35 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

BS35 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Scythe Way, 0.7km 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 1BJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 2.7% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00189485 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.