Postcode report
BS34 5HQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BS34 5HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS34 5HQ is a postcode in Charlton & Cribbs, South Gloucestershire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS34 5HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS34 5HQ are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 BS34 5HQ is based on South Gloucestershire 033 Census 2021. It covers 7,921 residents, 2,925 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 17% 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 7/10.
For property prices near BS34 5HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS34 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £313k from 121 rolling sales, up 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS34 5HQ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS34 5HQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS34 5HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 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 BS34 5HQ
Is BS34 5HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% 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 BS34 5HQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS34 5HQ?
8 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 BS34 5HQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS34 5HQ?
LocaleIQ matched BS34 5HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS34 5HQ?
The latest median sold price is £313k based on 121 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS34 5HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.