Pipe Lane Bristol
17 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4554154.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 D; 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 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, College Green, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadmead Medical Centre, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £377,500 | £377,500 | £377,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £126,909 | £13,817 | £240,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £47,000 | £19,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2021 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £385,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £377,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2016 | 7 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jan 2016 | AMELIA COURT BS1 5AA | Other | £4,680,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2015 | 6 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2005 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £149,950 | |
| 20 Jun 2002 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £13,817 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 5 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1999 | 5 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1998 | 6 BS1 5AJ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 10 Jan 1997 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 1 Jun 1995 | 8 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1995 | 5 BS1 5AJ | Terraced | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2012-2021 (9); before 1900 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (12); 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 D (30% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, College Green (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- NUMBERS 15 TO 19 AND ATTACHED FRONT AREA RAILINGS, grade II*
- 5 AND 6, PIPE LANE, grade II
- 7, PIPE LANE, grade II
- 8, PIPE LANE, grade II
- ATTACHED WALL AND RAILINGS IN FRONT OF ORCHARD CHAMBERS, grade II
- ORCHARD CHAMBERS, grade II
- ST AUGUSTINES COURT, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Amelia Court Pipe Lane City Centre Bristol BS1 5AJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- Land to the west of Lodge Street: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- Ropemaker Court 11-12 Lower Park Row Bristol BS1 5BN, permissioned (150 m)
- 34 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- 34 Park Street City Centre Bristol BS1 5JG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- College House 32-34 College Green Bristol BS1 5SP: up to 28 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Alliance House Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1SD: up to 29 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Techouse 6 Marsh Street City Centre Bristol BS1 4BG, permissioned (230 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
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 17 addresses are between 14 m and 15 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS1 4UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS1 5AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS1 5AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Clifton Down 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Redland 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 71 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Centre Bristol City Centre | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing | 270 m |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trenchard Street Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadmead Medical Centre | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clare Street Dental Centre | 240 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Bristol Children's Hospital | 380 m |
| Police station | The Bridewell Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 12 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Green 9,010 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brandon Hill 8.4 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 62 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Numbers 15 to 19 and Attached Front Area Railings, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 767 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 22 of them Grade I and 97 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 15 to 19 and Attached Front Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Numbers 20 to 24 and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m south |
| Numbers 13 and 14 and Attached Front Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-west |
| Numbers 25 and 26 and Attached Front Area Railings and Lamp | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-west |
| Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge | Scheduled monument | 360 m east |
| Section of City Wall, King Street | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Vault in High Street | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Goldney House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Bristol University Botanic Gardens and Rayne Thatch | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Bellevue | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Observatory Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Malago Vale | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Rownham Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Church of England/United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Inadequate (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathedral Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 380 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 |
| City of Bristol College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cotham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry BS1 6QF | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Spice Up Your Life BS1 1JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Bristol Loaf (Bristol Beacon) BS1 5AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Tasty To Go BS1 4UD | Other catering premises | 70 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Tasty-To-Go BS1 4UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2026 |
| Luxe Fitness BS1 4UB | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| THE COLOMBIAN COMPANY BS1 4UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Bambalan BS1 4XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| NUTMEG indian street kitchen BS1 4UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2025 |
| Haveli the Yard / HTYLTD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd BS1 4UL | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs BS1 4UL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Interventions Alliance Activity Hub BS1 4UL | School/college/university | 110 m | Exempt | |
| City Convenience BS1 4UL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee BS1 4UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 293 |
| Public order | 174 |
| Other theft | 162 |
| Shoplifting | 103 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 |
| Vehicle crime | 71 |
| Burglary | 64 |
| Bicycle theft | 42 |
| Theft from the person | 39 |
| Robbery | 36 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Augustine'S Parade (261); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (235); On or near Clare Street (127); On or near Nightclub (125); On or near Mark Lane (123).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 74% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 19% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 31% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | under 1% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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 5AJ: 15 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- BS1 4UD: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- BS1 5AA: 1 address
Nearby streets
Stoney Hill · Portland View · Orchard Avenue · Lodge Street · Orchard Lane · St Augustines Parade · Hobb's Lane · Trenchard Street · Denmark Avenue · Gaunt's Lane · Lodge Place · Colston Street
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.