Brandon Steep Bristol
17 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4537324.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brandon Hill, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge View Medical, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 63% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 893 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £456,000 | £456,000 | £456,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £285,237 | £285,237 | £285,237 |
| 2012 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 4, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £335,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2021 | GROUND AND LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 1, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £520,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2019 | GROUND AND LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 3, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £456,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2017 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 4, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £285,237 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jan 2012 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 4, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 2011 | GROUND AND LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 3, BRANDON COTTAGES BS1 5XL | Flat or maisonette | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 143 m². Most common: Flat (4); Maisonette, end-terrace (2); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (5); Pre-1900 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (30% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Park Street and Brandon Hill (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Ashley Ward, Cabot Ward, Clifton East Ward, Cotham Ward and Lawrence Hill Ward (1999 ward boundary).
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 19 AND 21, ST GEORGES ROAD, grade II
- BRANDON COTTAGE AND ATTACHED RUBBLE WALL AND DOORWAY, grade II
- BRANDON HOUSE AND ATTACHED WALL AND DOORWAY, grade II
- LIMEKILN COTTAGE, grade II
- THE HORSE AND GROOM PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Pineapple 37 St Georges Road Bristol BS1 5UU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- The Pineapple 37 St Georges Road Bristol BS1 5UU: up to 7 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Brunel House St Georges Road Bristol BS1 5UY, permissioned (70 m)
- 47 Park Street (and 1 Great George Street) City Centre Bristol BS1 5NL, permissioned (200 m)
- 34 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 34 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 48 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 48 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (240 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS1 5XH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS1 5XL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS1 5UU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 13 m and 28 m above sea level (24 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS1 5UU | 91% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| BS1 5XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS1 5XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton Down 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bedminster 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Green Bristol City Centre | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gas ferry North Bristol | 370 m |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frog Lane Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest College Street Car Park GeniePoint | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge View Medical | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berkeley Square (Dental Surgery) | 350 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital Bristol And Weston | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | The Bridewell Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 168 Oriental | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brandon Hill 8.4 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | South Street Park 1.2 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | White City Allotments 1.4 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Number 25 and Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m north. 708 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 19 of them Grade I and 100 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Number 25 and Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north |
| Number 23 and Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north |
| Council House and Attached Railings and Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| The Georgian House Attached Front Area Railings and Rear Garden Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north |
| Civil War defences on Brandon Hill | Scheduled monument | 220 m west |
| Bet tohorah at Jacob's Wells Road | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Section of City Wall, King Street | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Goldney House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bristol University Botanic Gardens and Rayne Thatch | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hill | Hill | 280 m north-west |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Observatory Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Bellevue | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Rownham Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Malago Vale | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 260 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathedral Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Church of England/United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cotham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hotwells Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Kiln BS1 5UU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Red Tiger BS1 5UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mediclean Ltd BS1 5AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Roco BS1 5TR | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Cash Hall BS1 5TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Cafe Bar at St Georges BS1 5RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Caffe Gusto BS1 5TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Clements Newsagents BS1 5UR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Three Tuns BS1 5UR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Dorothy's Diner Bristol BS1 5NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Bristol Masonic Club Bar BS1 5NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Wok To Walk BS1 5NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Littlefrench Events Ltd BS1 5NH | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| The Bootlegger BS1 5NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grosvenor Casinos Limited BS1 5TT | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 |
| Other theft | 125 |
| Public order | 96 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 16 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (196); On or near Nightclub (125); On or near Unity Street (105); On or near Park Street (84); On or near Queen'S Parade (47).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 68% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 24% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 33% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 9% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 63% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 60% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Postcodes on this street
- BS1 5XH: 8 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- BS1 5XL: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- BS1 5UU: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brandon Cottages · Bigwood Lane · Great George Street · College Street · Deanery Road · York Place · Frog Lane · Lower Lamb Street · St David Mews · Partition Street · Charlotte Street South · Queen's Parade
All the streets in BS1 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.