Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS4 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS4 1DB.

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Population

566

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS4 1DB 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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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, BS4 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BS4 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Filwood Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Knowle ward and the Bristol South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1DB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00073646 (shared with 13 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 1DB. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BS4 1DB is moderate at 68 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 offences274
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order50
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Connaught

Good403 pupils0.1 km
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School of Christ The King Catholic Primary

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Knowle DGE Academy

Requires Improvement160 pupils0.6 km
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Knowle West Early Years Centre

Good141 pupils0.6 km
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Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School

Good155 pupils0.8 km
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Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy

Good313 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Marksbury Road

Outstanding382 pupils0.9 km
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Knowle Park Primary School

Good615 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe Kenya - Knowle DGE0.6 km
  • Quality BAPS & Buffets0.8 km
  • Square Food Foundation0.6 km
  • Odd Kin Coffee Roasters0.8 km
  • Foodies0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
  • R v and E a Smith newsagents0.9 km
  • Glyn Vale Shop0.7 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Friendchip Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Mayfair Take-Away0.2 km
  • Caspian Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Diamond Kebab House0.4 km
  • Champions0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster1.6 km
  • Parson Street1.8 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Melvin Square0.1 km
  • Melvin Square0.2 km
  • Melvin Square0.2 km
  • Melvin Square0.2 km
  • Ilminster Avenue0.3 km