Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ILMINSTER AVENUE, BS4 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILMINSTER AVENUE, BS4 1BT.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

32

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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 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BS4 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

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

BS4 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilminster Avenue, 0.5km from Filwood Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Knowle ward and the Bristol South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1BT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £205k, up 15.7% 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00073998 (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 BS4 1BT. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

1 sales · Mean £ 226,000

Terraced

£ 194,000

6 sales · Mean £ 189,500

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

Crime around BS4 1BT 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 offences233
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson44
Public order40
Other theft35

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 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Connaught

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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School of Christ The King Catholic Primary

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy New Oak

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy John Williams

Good872 pupils1.2 km
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Knowle West Early Years Centre

Good141 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • General Stores0.6 km
  • Melvin Square Post Office0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • John's General Store0.1 km
  • Newquay Road Off Licence0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Foodies0.6 km
  • The Sandwish Shop0.6 km
  • Nikki Jaine's Light Bites0.9 km
  • Gift's for you0.9 km
  • Jessie's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Champions0.6 km
  • Pizza Plus0.6 km
  • Rocky's House0.9 km
  • VEER RAJ0.9 km
  • Wing Lee Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Knowle Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster1.9 km
  • Parson Street2.3 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Salcombe Green0.2 km
  • Salcombe Green0.2 km
  • Ilminster Avenue0.2 km
  • Willinton Road0.2 km
  • Willinton Road0.2 km