BS35 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Barley Fields, 0.7km from Morton in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS35, BS35 1AQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 26.8% 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 BS35 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00075717 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY FIELDS, BS35 1AQ.
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£ 55,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS35 1AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £342k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1AQ. The average age is 39.3. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,995
40 sales · Mean £ 334,609
Terraced
£ 319,995
18 sales · Mean £ 315,607
Detached
£ 480,000
32 sales · Mean £ 487,732
Flat
£ 192,995
3 sales · Mean £ 191,996
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1AQ has low crime rates — 19 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
The Castle School
Manorbrook Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Gillingstool Primary School
New Siblands School
Crossways Junior School
Crossways Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anchor Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning9.9 km
- Chepstow10.4 km
- Patchway10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Walk0.2 km
- The Castle School0.4 km
- Scythe Way0.4 km
- Alexandra Way0.4 km
- Alexandra Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351AQ · Data under Open Government Licence