Postcode report
BS5 7FF Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bristol, City of
About BS5 7FF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS5 7FF is a postcode in St George West, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS5 7FF, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS5 7FF are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 BS5 7FF is based on Bristol 021 Census 2021. It covers 8,437 residents, 4,974 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 14% 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 3/10.
For property prices near BS5 7FF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 138 rolling sales, up 11.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS5 7FF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS5 7FF 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 BS5 7FF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 BS5 7FF
Is BS5 7FF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% 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 BS5 7FF?
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 BS5 7FF?
12 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 BS5 7FF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 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 BS5 7FF?
LocaleIQ matched BS5 7FF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS5 7FF?
The latest median sold price is £353k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS5 7FF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.