BS4 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Galway Road, 0.0km from Lower Knowle in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Filwood ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1AU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 BS4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00073642 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALWAY ROAD, BS4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALWAY ROAD, BS4 1AU.
376
36
£ 36,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS4 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 36, BS4 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS4 1AU. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS4 1AU is moderate at 69 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
Oasis Academy Connaught
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Knowle DGE Academy
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Knowle Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brunel1.0 km
- Broad Plain RFC1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Kenya - Knowle DGE0.6 km
- Gift's for you1.0 km
- Jessie's Cafe0.9 km
- Quality BAPS & Buffets0.9 km
- Square Food Foundation0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Glyn Vale Shop0.5 km
- Shahn Stores1.0 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Londis0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Friendchip Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Mayfair Take-Away0.4 km
- Beijing Express1.0 km
- Caspian Fish Bar0.5 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster1.4 km
- Parson Street1.7 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Melvin Square0.0 km
- Melvin Square0.0 km
- Melvin Square0.1 km
- Melvin Square0.2 km
- Donegal Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS41AU · Data under Open Government Licence