BS14 8BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hanford Court, 0.6km from West Town in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Stockwood ward and the Bristol East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS14 8BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 BS14 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00074298 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANFORD COURT, BS14 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANFORD COURT, BS14 8BD.
265
41
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS14 8BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in BS14 8BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS14 8BD. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Terraced
£ 222,000
6 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS14 8BD has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
West Town Lane Academy
Oasis Academy John Williams
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Woodlands Academy
Oasis Academy New Oak
Oasis Academy Brislington
Waycroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Stockwood Convenience Store0.9 km
- P&H Super Store0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hungerford Community Assoc1.0 km
- The Harvesters0.9 km
- Sturminster Community Centre0.2 km
- The Yeoman1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yummy China0.9 km
- Curry Garden0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Imperial sports ground0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster3.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads3.5 km
- Parson Street4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Manston Close0.1 km
- Manston Close0.1 km
- Morden Walk0.1 km
- Morden Walk0.2 km
- Hazelbury Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS148BD · Data under Open Government Licence