Bishops Close Bristol
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS9), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4547895.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £725,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 G; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, University of Bristol Botanic Garden, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pembroke Road Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2007 | TRENANCE BS9 1JJ | Detached | £725,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 195 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (25% of about 1,230 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sneyd Park (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- STOKE HOUSE ANNEX, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Dairy Crest Depot Parrys Lane Bristol BS9 1AG, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 6 addresses are between 73 m and 78 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS9 1JJ | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| BS9 1JP | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sea Mills 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Clifton Down 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Redland 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoke Hill Sneyd Park | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Mardyke Ferry Landing Hotwells | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Co Wheels Parking Bay | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pembroke Road Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North View Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parrys Lane Dental Practice | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Bristol Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Redland Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Seamills, Seamills Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest University of Bristol Botanic Garden 1.9 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Durdham Down and Clifton Down 132 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,020 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 62 ha | 0 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,800 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 134 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stoke House, Clifton Theological College, and Attached Rear Kitchen, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m north. 79 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke House, Clifton Theological College, and Attached Rear Kitchen | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north |
| Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Druid Stoke burial chamber | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Cote | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Leigh Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bristol University Botanic Gardens and Rayne Thatch | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rocks | Cliff or slope | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Druid Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Observatory Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Horseshoe Point | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Henleaze Swimming Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Hung Road | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmlea Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Elmlea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Westbury Park School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| E-ACT St Ursula's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redland Green School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henleaze Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henleaze Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College - Kitchen BS9 1JP | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Grace Garden School Upper School BS9 1JN | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Stokeleigh Residential Care Home BS9 1JN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Trinity College Day Nursery - Muddy Boots BS9 1JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| University of Bristol Churchill Hall and Bar BS9 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Refreshments in the Holmes BS9 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| University of Bristol - Durdham Hall and Bar BS9 1JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| University of Bristol Badock Hall and Bar BS9 1JQ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Thursday Lunch Club BS9 1QJ | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Saville Manor Home BS9 1JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bishops Close (5); On or near Pitch And Pay Park (4); On or near Stoke Park Road South (4); On or near Stoke Hill (3); On or near Pitch And Pay Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
Nearby streets
Stoke Hill · Stoke Park Road South · Pitch and Pay Lane · Stoke Park Road · Pitch and Pay Park · Church Road · Downleaze · Sharland Close · Church Avenue · Rockleaze Avenue · Julian Close · Eastmead Lane
All the streets in BS9 and across Bristol, City of.
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.