Abson Road Abson, South Gloucestershire
45 addresses across 4 postcodes (BS16,BS30), about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 48019781.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £780,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 6, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in South Gloucestershire costs £2,551 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brockwell Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Three Shires Medical Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £780,000 | £780,000 | £780,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £421,000 | £252,000 | £590,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £960,000 | £960,000 | £960,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £752,500 | £495,000 | £1,010,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £569,500 | £569,500 | £569,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £321,000 | £321,000 | £321,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | WESTBROOK BS30 5TT | Detached | £780,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2023 | HILL HOUSE BS16 9SD | Semi-detached | £590,000 | |
| 16 May 2023 | BLACK BARN BS16 9SD | Detached | £252,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2019 | WINDYRIDGE BS30 5TS | Detached | £960,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2018 | WESTBROOK BS30 5TT | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2015 | WESTBROOK BS30 5TT | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2010 | PUCKLE BARN BS30 5TT | Detached | £1,010,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2010 | BELMONT BS16 9SD | Semi-detached | £495,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | WINDYRIDGE BS30 5TS | Detached | £569,500 | |
| 14 Sep 2005 | HILL HOUSE BS30 5TT | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | WINDYRIDGE BS30 5TS | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | PROSPECT HOUSE BS16 9SD | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2001 | THE ANNEXE, CHURCH FARM BS30 5TT | Detached | £321,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 2003-2006 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Gloucestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,551 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £1,984 | £2,267 | £2,551 | £3,117 | £3,684 | £4,251 | £5,101 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (19% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 20.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, South Gloucestershire.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade I
- BARN ABOUT 10 METRES NORTH EAST OF CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
- BRITTAN MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 13 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
- GAY MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 8 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- HARRIS MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 10 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- HAYNES MONUMENT AND RAILINGS IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 1 METRE SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- JEFFERIS MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 12 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- NOBLE MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 6 METRES SOUTH OF PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- PERRY MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 3 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- STABLE ABOUT 5 METRES SOUTH WEST OF CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
- TOGHILL MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 11 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- TOGHILL MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 14 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 12 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 17 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 2 METRES SOUTH OF NAVE OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 3 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- UNIDENTIFIED MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD ABOUT 7 METRES SOUTH OF PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- WALL WITH STILE, GATE AND PIERS ABOUT 10 METRES WEST OF CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, grade II
- WALL, GATE AND PIERS ABOUT 10 METRES WEST OF CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 8 December 2026 to 10 December 2026: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: BRISTOL WATERWORKS COMPANY, Remedial works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 45 addresses are between 85 m and 117 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 33 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 9SD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BS30 5TR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BS30 5TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS30 5TT | 81% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Keynsham 566,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Yate 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Farm Abson | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldfield Park - Lower Bristol Road | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys Emersons Green Smart Charge | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Three Shires Medical Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ideal Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oldland Dental Practice | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kingswood Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Brockwell Park 2.3 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 8,240 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James the Great, a listed building (Grade I), 730 m (0.5 miles) north. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James the Great | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Battle of Lansdown (Hill) 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Overscourt Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Primrose Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Freezing Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Boyd Valley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 45 |
15 of the street's 45 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Gloucestershire: see them on the South Gloucestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (avon-and-somerset).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BS30 5TT: 29 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- BS30 5TR: 10 addresses
- BS30 5TS: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- BS16 9SD: 2 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in BS16, BS30 and across South Gloucestershire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.