Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

MINEHEAD ROAD, BS4 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINEHEAD ROAD, BS4 1BS.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS4 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BS4 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

BS4 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Minehead Road, 0.4km from Knowle Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Knowle ward and the Bristol South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1BS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 2.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BS4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00073966 (shared with 5 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 BS4 1BS. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,500

2 sales · Mean £ 255,500

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS4 1BS is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences200
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order38
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy

Good313 pupils0.1 km
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Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.1 km
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Knowle Park Primary School

Good615 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Connaught

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy New Oak

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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School of Christ The King Catholic Primary

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy John Williams

Good872 pupils1.1 km
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Perry Court E-ACT Academy

Good429 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • General Stores0.7 km
  • Melvin Square Post Office0.7 km
  • John's General Store0.2 km
  • Newquay Road Off Licence0.2 km
  • Youth Moves0.5 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Foodies0.7 km
  • The Sandwish Shop0.7 km
  • The Park Knowle Cafe0.5 km
  • i-Play Soft Play Limited1.0 km
  • Nikki Jaine's Light Bites0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Champions0.7 km
  • Pizza Plus0.7 km
  • Newquay Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Rocky's House0.8 km
  • VEER RAJ0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Knowle Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Knowle Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Knowle Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Snooker City1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster1.9 km
  • Parson Street2.4 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Salcombe Green0.1 km
  • Salcombe Green0.1 km
  • Teignmouth Road0.2 km
  • Airport Road0.3 km
  • Airport Road0.3 km