Falfield Road Bristol
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4567387.
- Flood: 19 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Arno's Court Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Surgery, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 145 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (37% of about 700 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): Article 4 South.
- Tree preservation orders: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 493-499 Bath Road, Kensington Park, nr Arno?s Vale: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 379 - 381 Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3EU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Petrol Garage 102 Wick Road Bristol BS4 4HF: up to 5 homes, pending decision (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broad Walk Bristol BS4 2QU: up to 420 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 149 Wick Road Bristol BS4 4HH, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 345 Bath Road Bristol BS4 3EW: up to 109 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3EH, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Paintworks (Phase III) Bath Road Bristol, permissioned (730 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 15 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS4 3HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 2 / 11 | unlikely |
| BS4 3HY | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS4 3HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS4 3HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bedminster 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tramway Road Brislington | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Ducie Road Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knowle Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Road Dental Practice | 170 m |
| Hospital | Callington Road Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Avon & Somerset Police | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Brislington, Brislington Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arno's Court Park 7.6 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knowle Cricket Club 1.8 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Talbot Road Allotments 3.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Arnos Manor Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) north. 54 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnos Manor Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Arno's Court Triumphal Arch | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of England Mortuary Chapel, Arnos Vale Cemetery | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Tomb of Matthews in Arnos Vale Cemetery | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Arnos Vale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The park and garden to Brislington House (known as Long Fox Manor) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arno's Vale | Valley | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bellevue | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Flowers Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Town Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knowle Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wicklea Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broomhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Broomhill Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Daventry Road | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Trust BS4 3HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Filwood Sports Association BS4 1ZZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Lost and Grounded Brewers Ltd BS4 3AR | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Park News BS4 3HP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| The Knowle BS4 2LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Tramways BS4 3DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Lodekka BS4 3DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen) BS4 3HQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Xing Wang BS4 2JL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Star Value BS4 2JL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Deli@Here BS4 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery Limited BS4 3PH | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily BS4 3PH | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Grain.Grape BS4 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandy Park Greengrocers BS4 3PH | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queensdown Gardens (37); On or near Bath Road (34); On or near Roman Walk (21); On or near Parkside Court (20); On or near Falfield Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Kings Road · Queensdown Gardens · Runswick Road · Parkside Court · Hampstead Road · King's Road · Bath Road · Langham Road · Lullington Road · Roman Walk · The Crest · Withleigh Road
All the streets in BS4 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.