BS14 9LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilda Crescent, 0.5km from Hengrove in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Hengrove and Whitchurch Park ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 8.2% year-on-year. 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 9LA are sourced from Output Area E00073794 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILDA CRESCENT, BS14 9LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILDA CRESCENT, BS14 9LA.
339
34
£ 41,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS14 9LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS14 9LA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS14 9LA. The average age is 33.8. 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
Terraced
£ 260,000
13 sales · Mean £ 259,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS14 9LA has low crime rates — 44 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
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Oasis Academy John Williams
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Woodlands Academy
Whitchurch Primary School
Oasis Academy New Oak
Bridge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Stockwood Convenience Store0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Ridgeway Stores0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Stockwood Children's Centre0.7 km
- Yummy China0.6 km
- Bristol Kebab House0.2 km
- Maeme's Gilda0.2 km
- Oscar's0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Toby Carvery Maes Knoll0.7 km
- The Yeoman0.2 km
- The Whitchurch0.6 km
- Sturminster Community Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Music Box Shop0.8 km
- Atalian - Servest0.9 km
- Blue Ginger0.2 km
- Caffe Rosa0.2 km
- Paprika Indian Cuisine0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster3.6 km
- Parson Street3.9 km
- Bristol Temple Meads4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gilda Square West0.2 km
- Gilda Square West0.2 km
- Whitecross Avenue0.2 km
- Whitecross Avenue0.2 km
- Gilda Parade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS149LA · Data under Open Government Licence