Postcode report
BS35 2FQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS35 2FQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS35 2FQ is a postcode in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS35 2FQ, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS35 2FQ are health and safety, while schools and education 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 BS35 2FQ is based on South Gloucestershire 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,438 residents, 441 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% 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 10/10.
For property prices near BS35 2FQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS35 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS35 2FQ 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS35 2FQ 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 BS35 2FQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 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 BS35 2FQ
Is BS35 2FQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 BS35 2FQ?
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 BS35 2FQ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BS35 2FQ?
LocaleIQ matched BS35 2FQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS35 2FQ?
The latest median sold price is £405k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS35 2FQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.