BS4 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00073998 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS4 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS4 1DF.
414
32
£ 40,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS4 1DF 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
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in BS4 1DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS4 1DF. 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
Economic Activity
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 1DF is moderate at 61 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 E-ACT Academy
Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School
Knowle Park Primary School
Oasis Academy Connaught
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Oasis Academy New Oak
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Knowle West Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Lucky Inn0.9 km
- Champions0.6 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
- Rocky's House0.9 km
- VEER RAJ0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- General Stores0.6 km
- Melvin Square Post Office0.6 km
- Glyn Vale Shop0.9 km
- Londis0.6 km
- John's General Store0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Foodies0.6 km
- The Sandwish Shop0.6 km
- Nikki Jaine's Light Bites0.9 km
- Rileys Cafe1.0 km
- Gift's for you0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Knowle Cricket Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster1.8 km
- Parson Street2.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ilminster Avenue0.2 km
- Salcombe Green0.2 km
- Salcombe Green0.2 km
- Teignmouth Road0.3 km
- Teignmouth Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS41DF · Data under Open Government Licence