Postcode report
Is BS7 0BF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BS7 0BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS7 0BF is a postcode in Horfield, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS7 0BF, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS7 0BF are housing and local prosperity, while safety 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 BS7 0BF is based on Bristol 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,480 residents, 6,944 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 6% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BS7 0BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £345k from 130 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS7 0BF 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 BS7 0BF 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 BS7 0BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 BS7 0BF
Is BS7 0BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% 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 BS7 0BF?
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 BS7 0BF?
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 BS7 0BF?
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 BS7 0BF?
LocaleIQ matched BS7 0BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS7 0BF?
The latest median sold price is £345k based on 130 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS7 0BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.