BS14 8LW is a safe, established residential area on Thompson Road, 0.3km from Stockwood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Stockwood ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For families considering a move, BS14 8LW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS14 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00074283 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMPSON ROAD, BS14 8LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON ROAD, BS14 8LW.
311
47
£ 42,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS14 8LW — age 47, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS14 8LW. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS14 8LW 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
Waycroft Academy
Lansdown Park Academy
Woodlands Academy
Oasis Academy Brislington
Whitchurch Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Old Redcliffians RFC0.7 km
- New Stockwood Community Associaton0.7 km
- The Concorde0.4 km
- The Harvesters0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Concord SS0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- LJ News0.2 km
- Stockwood Convenience Store0.8 km
- Stockwood Mini Market0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Indian Cottage0.4 km
- Mario's Cafe0.4 km
- Mario's Grub0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Happy Valley0.2 km
- Pizzastop Bristol Ltd0.4 km
- Spicy Aroma0.4 km
- Stockwood Children's Centre0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Keynsham3.4 km
- Bedminster4.5 km
- Bristol Temple Meads4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Meardon Road0.1 km
- Meardon Road0.2 km
- Ladman Road0.2 km
- Pynne Road0.2 km
- Pynne Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS148LW · Data under Open Government Licence