BS4 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunster Road, 0.5km from Filwood Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Knowle ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1BU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00073998 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNSTER ROAD, BS4 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTER ROAD, BS4 1BU.
414
32
£ 40,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS4 1BU 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
With 62% social renting, BS4 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS4 1BU. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 210,400
8 sales · Mean £ 208,693
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS4 1BU is moderate at 58 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
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Knowle Park Primary School
Oasis Academy Connaught
Oasis Academy New Oak
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Oasis Academy John Williams
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- General Stores0.5 km
- Melvin Square Post Office0.7 km
- Londis0.7 km
- John's General Store0.2 km
- Newquay Road Off Licence0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Foodies0.7 km
- The Sandwish Shop0.5 km
- Nikki Jaine's Light Bites1.0 km
- Gift's for you1.0 km
- Jessie's Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Champions0.7 km
- Pizza Plus0.5 km
- Rocky's House1.0 km
- VEER RAJ1.0 km
- Wing Lee Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Knowle Cricket Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster2.0 km
- Parson Street2.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Willinton Road0.1 km
- Willinton Road0.2 km
- Ilminster Avenue0.2 km
- Airport Road0.3 km
- Airport Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS41BU · Data under Open Government Licence