BS9 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Shaplands, 0.7km from Bishop, Stoke in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Stoke Bishop ward and the Bristol North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS9, BS9 1AY offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £970k, down 52.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00178064 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAPLANDS, BS9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAPLANDS, BS9 1AY.
2,163
20
£ 60,600 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS9 1AY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BS9 1AY's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £970k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 52.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS9 1AY. The average age is 19.7. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 885,000
13 sales · Mean £ 841,961
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS9 1AY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elmlea Infant School
Elmlea Junior School
Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School
St Ursula's E-ACT Academy
Westbury Park School
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Henleaze Junior School
Henleaze Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Aimee's Wine House Ltd0.6 km
- Welcome Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Royston Garden News0.8 km
- Gales of Westbury Park0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Westbury Park Pub & Kitchen1.0 km
- University of Bristol Coombe Dingle Sports Complex0.9 km
- University of Bristol - Durdham Hall and Bar0.5 km
- University of Bristol Wills Hall and Bar0.4 km
- University of Bristol, The Castor Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bengal Raj0.6 km
- Ciao Restaurant0.6 km
- Hunters Cafe0.8 km
- Westbury on Trym Baptist Church0.6 km
- Caffe Arabica1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Stoke Bishop Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chim's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sea Mills1.6 km
- Clifton Down2.1 km
- Redland2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Rylestone Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS91AY · Data under Open Government Licence