BS5 8TA is a safe, established residential area on Petersway Gardens, 0.3km from Whites Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George Troopers Hill ward and the Bristol East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS5, BS5 8TA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8TA are sourced from Output Area E00074141 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERSWAY GARDENS, BS5 8TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERSWAY GARDENS, BS5 8TA.
338
43
£ 48,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 8TA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS5 8TA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8TA. The average age is 43.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 259,975
14 sales · Mean £ 259,707
Flat
£ 285,500
2 sales · Mean £ 285,500
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
1 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS5 8TA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
The Kingfisher School
Summerhill Infant School
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Hanham Woods Academy
John Cabot Academy
Summerhill Academy
Two Mile Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Booze & Food0.3 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.9 km
- Have Your Cake & Eat It0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bull Inn0.3 km
- Horse & Jockey0.5 km
- The Lord Raglan0.5 km
- The Pied Horse0.9 km
- Beeses0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- La Bella0.9 km
- St Annes Cafe0.9 km
- Chilli Inn0.9 km
- Grays Kitchen0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.4 km
- Jade Garden Fast Food1.0 km
- St Annes Kitchen0.9 km
- Oriental Taste0.9 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Welcome0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill2.4 km
- Stapleton Road3.0 km
- Bristol Temple Meads3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Harcourt Avenue0.4 km
- Harcourt Avenue0.4 km
- Bryants Hill0.4 km
- Kingsway Shops0.5 km
- Bryants Hill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58TA · Data under Open Government Licence