BS14 9NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chessington Avenue, 0.3km from Hengrove in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Hengrove and Whitchurch Park ward and the Bristol South constituency.
For families considering a move, BS14 9NW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 10.1% 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 9NW are sourced from Output Area E00073795 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESSINGTON AVENUE, BS14 9NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESSINGTON AVENUE, BS14 9NW.
347
36
£ 41,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS14 9NW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS14 9NW. The average age is 36.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,660
1 sales · Mean £ 305,660
Terraced
£ 242,247
14 sales · Mean £ 234,892
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS14 9NW is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Oasis Academy John Williams
Oasis Academy New Oak
Woodlands Academy
Whitchurch Primary School
Bridge Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Stockwood Convenience Store0.9 km
- Samuel Ice Cream0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Stockwood Children's Centre0.9 km
- Yummy China0.9 km
- Bristol Kebab House0.4 km
- Maeme's Gilda0.4 km
- Oscar's0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Whitchurch0.4 km
- Toby Carvery Maes Knoll0.8 km
- The Yeoman0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Music Box Shop1.0 km
- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- Caffe Rosa0.4 km
- Paprika Indian Cuisine0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster3.4 km
- Parson Street3.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oatlands Avenue0.1 km
- Fortfield Road0.2 km
- Oatlands Avenue0.2 km
- Fortfield Road0.2 km
- Gladstone Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS149NW · Data under Open Government Licence