Dram Lane Bristol
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS5), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 4596321.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £246,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- 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 B; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Troopers Hill, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Air Balloon Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £246,250 | £245,000 | £247,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £363,000 | £363,000 | £363,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2016 | 2 BS5 8HD | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2016 | 3 BS5 8HD | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2014 | 1 BS5 8HD | Detached | £363,000 | |
| 10 May 2006 | 2 BS5 8HD | Detached | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (1); 2007 onwards (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages West Of Avalon Road Bristol: up to 8 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Guildford House Guildford Road Bristol BS4 4BE (backland site), permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Advertising Corner Of Air Balloon Road Hillside Road Bristol BS5 8LB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 153-165 Crews Hole Road Bristol BS5 8BB 10, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Sales site at 62-74 Bell Hill Road, St George: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- R/O Butler House Summerhill Road Bristol BS5 8HQ, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 47 - 49 Summerhill Road Bristol BS5 8HQ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 47 - 49 Summerhill Road, St George: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 8HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS5 8BH | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 43 m and 50 m above sea level (45 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 8BH | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| BS5 8HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harcourt Avenue St George | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Ducie Road Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laburnum Road Car Park GeniePoint | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Air Balloon Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Air Balloon Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hanham Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Avon & Somerset Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food St Annes - Wyatts View, St. Annes Cashzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Troopers Hill 14 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dundridge Park Playing Field 10 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Aidens Allotments 1.7 ha | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Anne's Tunnel East Portal (MLN111641), a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Tunnel East Portal (MLN111641) | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| St Anne's Tunnel West Portal (MLN111648) | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| The park and garden to Brislington House (known as Long Fox Manor) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Arnos Vale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Troopers Hill | Hill | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Conham Valley | Valley | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Magpie Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT the Kingfisher School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Summerhill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerhill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wicklea Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Cabot Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Samuel White's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hanham Woods Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool BS5 8BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Booze & Food BS5 8QL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| NICHOLAS WANDERERS AFC BS5 8SW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway BS5 8QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Visions BS5 8LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey BS5 8LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fir Tree Lane (9); On or near Parfitt'S Hill (8); On or near Petersway Gardens (4); On or near St Annes Close (3); On or near St Georges Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- Food hygiene ratings Chakra Foods Ltd (mobile caterer, BS5 8DA) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Niblett's Hill · Fir Tree Lane · Parfitts Hill · Valma Rocks · Corker's Hill · Dundridge Gardens · Petersway Gardens · Charles Wesley Court · Parfitt's Hill · Furnwood · Farndale · Batten's Lane
All the streets in BS5 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.