BS4 1NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lisburn Road, 0.2km from Lower Knowle in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Filwood ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS4 1NQ 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. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 1NQ are sourced from Output Area E00073642 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LISBURN ROAD, BS4 1NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LISBURN ROAD, BS4 1NQ.
376
36
£ 36,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS4 1NQ 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 1NQ 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 1NQ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
9 sales · Mean £ 199,688
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 254,266
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS4 1NQ is moderate at 71 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
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Knowle DGE Academy
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy
Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brunel0.9 km
- Broad Plain RFC0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Kenya - Knowle DGE0.5 km
- Quality BAPS & Buffets0.9 km
- Square Food Foundation0.7 km
- The Park Knowle Cafe0.7 km
- Foodies0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
- R v and E a Smith newsagents0.9 km
- Glyn Vale Shop0.5 km
- Shahn Stores1.0 km
- Hartcliffe Way SS1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mayfair Take-Away0.4 km
- Beijing Express1.0 km
- Caspian Fish Bar0.3 km
- Diamond Kebab House0.3 km
- CASA PIZZA AND GRILL1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster1.4 km
- Parson Street1.5 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Donegal Road0.1 km
- Melvin Square0.2 km
- Donegal Road0.2 km
- Melvin Square0.2 km
- Melvin Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS41NQ · Data under Open Government Licence