BS4 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chilton Road, 0.5km from Knowle Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Knowle ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1BZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 5.0% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00073999 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTON ROAD, BS4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTON ROAD, BS4 1BZ.
397
33
£ 40,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS4 1BZ 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.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, BS4 1BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS4 1BZ. The average age is 32.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 254,700
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS4 1BZ is moderate at 50 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
Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Oasis Academy New Oak
Knowle Park Primary School
Oasis Academy John Williams
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Oasis Academy Connaught
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- General Stores0.8 km
- Melvin Square Post Office1.0 km
- John's General Store0.4 km
- Newquay Road Off Licence0.4 km
- Youth Moves0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Foodies1.0 km
- The Sandwish Shop0.8 km
- The Park Knowle Cafe0.8 km
- Nikki Jaine's Light Bites0.7 km
- Rileys Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Champions1.0 km
- Pizza Plus0.8 km
- Newquay Fish Bar0.4 km
- Rocky's House0.7 km
- VEER RAJ0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Knowle Bowling Club0.9 km
- Knowle Cricket Club0.8 km
- Knowle Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster2.1 km
- Parson Street2.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Airport Road0.1 km
- Airport Road0.1 km
- Airport Road0.2 km
- Beechmount Grove0.2 km
- Airport Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS41BZ · Data under Open Government Licence