Preacher Close Bristol
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4587734.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £256,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Lawrence Hill, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 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 60 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hanham Health, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £65,120 | £65,120 | £65,120 |
| 2011 | 1 | £179,800 | £179,800 | £179,800 |
| 2010 | 1 | £139,750 | £139,750 | £139,750 |
| 2006 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £136,950 | £136,950 | £136,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 6 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £256,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2022 | 1 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 10 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 10 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 1 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2012 | 6 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £65,120 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £179,800 | |
| 15 Jan 2010 | 2 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £139,750 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £188,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 1 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £136,950 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 1 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 10 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £84,995 | |
| 15 May 2001 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £99,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 7 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2000 | 4 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 2 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £78,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 8 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £74,995 | |
| 12 Jun 2000 | 5 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 1 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 6 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 8 May 1998 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £71,995 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 3 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £52,500 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 10 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1995 | 4 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £47,449 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 11 BS5 8RA | Detached | £60,999 | New build. |
| 5 May 1995 | 10 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £50,999 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 8 BS5 8RA | Semi-detached | £53,499 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 7 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £49,949 | New build. |
| 13 Jan 1995 | 6 BS5 8RA | Terraced | £51,999 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (6); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (48% of about 690 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 (280 m)
- Land At Ansteys Road HanhamĀ: up to 115 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Land at Lower Chapel Road Hanham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 72 Magpie Bottom Lane Kingswood Bristol South Gloucestershire BS15 8HD: up to 9 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 125A High Street Hanham: up to 5 homes, 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 8RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS5 8RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 60 m and 67 m above sea level (63 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 8RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS5 8RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Keynsham 566,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Furber Road St George | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 15.5 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hanham Health | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shaunak's Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hanham Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kingswood Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hanham, Hanham | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dundridge Park Playing Field 10 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hope Allotments 1.2 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The park and garden to Brislington House (known as Long Fox Manor), a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Magpie Bottom | Valley | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Conham Valley | Valley | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Troopers Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Hencliff Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Century Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 12 |
12 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel White's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Hanham Abbots Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 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 |
| John Cabot Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Hanham Woods Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beacon Rise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| E-ACT the Kingfisher School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broomhill Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broomhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper Bristol BS5 8QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| The Trooper BS5 8QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| J2 Catering BS15 3DN | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan Hanham/St George BS5 8RX | Distributors/Transporters | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Hong Kong Chef BS5 8QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Maypole BS15 3DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Red Chilli Inn BS15 3DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Co-Op Welcome BS15 3DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Aspects Milestones Trust BS5 8PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| The Curious Play Cafe BS15 3DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| The Italian Kitchen BS15 3DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery BS15 3DR | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| The Jolly Sailor BS15 3DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| NICHOLAS WANDERERS AFC BS5 8SW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Kingsway Day Nursery and Preschool BS5 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Henbury Road (27); On or near Bryant'S Hill (21); On or near St Anne'S Road (12); On or near Polly Barnes Hill (9); On or near Windsor Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 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) | 93% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Sainsbury's Local (retailers - other, BS5 8QN) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 25 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zest Mediterranean Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BS15 3DG) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 17 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
John Wesley Road · Kingsway · Old Farm Lane · Nags Head Hill · Windsor Avenue · Bence Court · Polly Barnes Hill · Furber Vale · Polly Barnes Close · Henbury Road · Lavington Road · St Aidan's Road
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.