Gillray Close Bristol
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4560968.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2, E: 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 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 Ashley Down, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stoke Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Horfield Hc, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 B (65% of about 650 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)
- Land Formerly 190 To 196 Romney Avenue Bristol BS7 9TE: up to 12 homes, pending decision (290 m)
- Former Lockleaze Day Centre Gainsborough Square Bristol BS7 9XA: up to 60 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land Off Turner Road And Constable Road Bristol BS7 9YB: up to 19 homes, pending decision (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Golden Bottle Inn Constable Road Bristol BS7 9YF: up to 8 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- The Cameron Centre Cameron Walk Bristol BS7 9XB: up to 37 homes, pending decision (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Grassed Area Herkomer Close Bristol BS7 9YQ: up to 40 homes, pending decision (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Branwhite Close Bristol BS7 9XJ: up to 47 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Bristol City Council Depot Dovercourt Road Bristol BS7 9SH: up to 140 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 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
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 23 addresses are between 69 m and 74 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS7 9TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS7 9TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Filton Abbey Wood 694,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haydon Gardens Lockleaze | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Casson Drive, BS16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 15.7 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horfield Hc | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Magna Pharmacy Lockleaze | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 371 Filton Avenue [Dental Practice] | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Glenside Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bristol Gainsborough Squa, Lochleaze | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoke Park 159 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,330 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 160 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Second World War heavy anti-aircraft battery 590m north east of Highwood House, Pur Down, Bristol, a scheduled monument, 230 m east. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Second World War heavy anti-aircraft battery 590m north east of Highwood House, Pur Down, Bristol | Scheduled monument | 230 m east |
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Grange and Attached Area Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Stoke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Field Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Pale Plantation | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Heath House Covert | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Star Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Glenfrome | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 120 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenfrome Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wallscourt Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fairfield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashley Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunel Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upper Horfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| May Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sefton Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Service Ltd BS7 9BY | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Lockleaze Family Kebab Van BS7 9YF | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Lockleaze Greasy Spoon BS7 9YF | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lockleaze Soft Play BS7 9FB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Store BS7 9XA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gillray Close (61); On or near Stanfield Close (51); On or near Mulready Close (29); On or near Rackham Close (21); On or near Haydon Gardens (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 J&T Cutz LTD (retailers - other, BS7 9FB) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fairacre Close · Rackham Close · Haydon Gardens · Mulready Close · Stanfield Close · Brangwyn Grove · Turner Gardens · Nevinson Place · Romney Avenue · Cotman Walk · Orpen Gardens · Copley Gardens
All the streets in BS7 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.