BS35 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Thresher Close, 0.7km from Morton in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
For serious buyers, BS35 1BL is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, up 38.7% 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00189485 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THRESHER CLOSE, BS35 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRESHER CLOSE, BS35 1BL.
272
29
£ 55,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1BL 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
High employment, young population. BS35 1BL combines 66% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £341k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 38.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1BL. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 437,497
10 sales · Mean £ 424,096
Semi-Detached
£ 277,995
11 sales · Mean £ 286,542
Terraced
£ 294,995
4 sales · Mean £ 298,746
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1BL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Gillingstool Primary School
Crossways Junior School
Crossways Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anchor Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning10.1 km
- Chepstow10.4 km
- Lydney10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scythe Way0.2 km
- Manor Walk0.3 km
- Post Farm0.4 km
- Post Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351BL · Data under Open Government Licence