BS4 4QN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birchwood Road, 0.5km from Broom Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Brislington East ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 28.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS4 4QN are sourced from Output Area E00073357 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BS4 4QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BS4 4QN.
334
39
£ 46,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS4 4QN — age 39, 72% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS4 4QN. The average age is 38.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,636
5 sales · Mean £ 341,527
Semi-Detached
£ 453,000
4 sales · Mean £ 485,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS4 4QN has low crime rates — 25 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
Wicklea Academy
The Kingfisher School
Broomhill Junior School
St Anne's Infant School
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School
Holymead Primary School
Hanham Woods Academy
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bull Inn0.9 km
- St Annes Park Bowling Club0.5 km
- Beeses0.4 km
- The Langton0.7 km
- Swan Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Smiths News0.9 km
- La Bella0.3 km
- St Annes Cafe0.3 km
- YB's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- St Annes Kitchen0.9 km
- Tasty Ragga0.9 km
- Oriental Taste0.3 km
- Pizza Factory0.7 km
- Wing Ho0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Birchwood Road Post Office0.3 km
- Bloomfield News0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- London News0.6 km
- Premier0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill2.1 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.8 km
- Stapleton Road3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jersey Avenue0.2 km
- St Brelades Grove0.2 km
- Jersey Avenue0.2 km
- St Brelades Grove0.2 km
- First Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS44QN · Data under Open Government Licence