Penpole Close Bristol
23 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4558813.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £87,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 Portway Park and Ride, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and The Daisy Field (4.3 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shirehampton Group Practice, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £65,998 | £64,995 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2018 | 7 BS11 0AT | Flat or maisonette | £142,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 7 BS11 0AT | Flat or maisonette | £87,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2010 | 4 BS11 0AT | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 10 BS11 0AT | Flat or maisonette | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 May 2004 | 7 BS11 0AT | Flat or maisonette | £64,995 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (11); Maisonette, semi-detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (43% of about 810 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 r/o Twyford House High Street Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0DE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Land To Rear Of 47 To 95 (odds) Kings Weston Avenue Bristol: up to 14 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land To Rear Of 47 To 95 (odds) Kings Weston Avenue Bristol: up to 18 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land To Rear Of 47 To 95 (odds) Kings Weston Avenue Bristol, permissioned (310 m)
- 62 High Street Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0DJ, permissioned (320 m)
- 1 - 3 High Street Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0DT: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Land of Ermine Way, Shirehampton, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 12 Station Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TX, permissioned (650 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS11 0AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BS11 0AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| BS11 0DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 26 m and 32 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS11 0AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS11 0AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS11 0DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portway Park and Ride 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Shirehampton 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Avonmouth 171,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow Grove Shirehampton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Avonmouth | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shirehampton Group Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Magna Pharmacy Shirehampton | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Solution | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Bristol Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Port of Bristol Police | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Shirehampton - High Street PFS, Shirehampton Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,950 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Daisy Field 4.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,400 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Part of a minor Romano-British villa at Long Cross, a scheduled monument, 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Part of a minor Romano-British villa at Long Cross | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Kings Weston House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Leigh Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lamplighters Marsh | Wetland | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Penpole Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Morgan's Pill | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Avonmouth Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Kings Weston Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Coombe Dingle | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 23 |
17 of the street's 23 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirehampton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nova Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe | Secondary | 11–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapdragons Nursery - Shirehampton BS11 0DA | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Co-op BS11 0DE | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Asda Express Shirehampton - High Street PFS BS11 0DE | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Shirehampton Mens Club BS11 0DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Oasis Grocery BS11 0DZ | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Hope & Anchor BS11 0AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Premier BS11 0AW | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Kingsweston SS BS11 0AJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Heron Foods BS11 0DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Super Kebab and Pizza BS11 0DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Dragon I BS11 0DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Kitchen 44 BS11 0DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| The Co-operative BS11 0DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd BS11 9RR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Shirehampton Pharmacy BS11 9SB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower High Street (18); On or near Woodview Close (13); On or near Kilminster Road (11); On or near Penpole Close (11); On or near Home Ground (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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 Snapdragons Nursery - Shirehampton (school/college/university, BS11 0DA) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BS11 0AT: 21 addresses
- BS11 0AU: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- BS11 0DA: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Barrow Hill · Home Ground · St Tecla Close · Broadleaze · High Street · Old Quarry Road · Penlea Court · Kilminster Road · Beachley Walk · Long Cross · Old Park Road · The Lawns
All the streets in BS11 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.