Postcode report
Is BS14 8AB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BS14 8AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS14 8AB is a postcode in Stockwood, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS14 8AB, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS14 8AB are jobs and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS14 8AB is based on Bristol 049 Census 2021. It covers 11,078 residents, 3,637 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BS14 8AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS14 8AB can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS14 8AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS14 8AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS14 8AB
Is BS14 8AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS14 8AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS14 8AB?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS14 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BS14 8AB?
LocaleIQ matched BS14 8AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS14 8AB?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS14 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.