Riverside Close Bristol
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS11), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4523684.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 4).
- 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 Shirehampton, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Shirehampton Park (41 hectares) is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shirehampton Group Practice, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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)
- 12 Station Road Shirehampton Bristol BS11 9TX, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 - 3 High Street Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0DT: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Evolve House Hung Road Bristol BS11 9XJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- PSP House Hung Road Bristol BS11 9XJ, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 62 High Street Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0DJ, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 9RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BS11 9RT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 14 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS11 9RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS11 9RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shirehampton 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Portway Park and Ride 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Sea Mills 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dursley Road Shirehampton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bristol Docks Ferry Landing Avonmouth | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shirehampton Group Practice | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shirehampton Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Solution | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Bristol Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Port of Bristol Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Shirehampton, Shirehampton Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shirehampton Park 41 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,590 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Layfield Allotments 7,160 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 53 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kings Weston House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Weston House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Part of a minor Romano-British villa at Long Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Leigh Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Point | Wetland | 300 m north-east |
| Crabtree Slip Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Hung Road | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Paradise Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Kings Weston Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Avonmouth Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe | Secondary | 11–19 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Shirehampton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Katherine's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nova Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Community Centre BS11 9XH | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Avon Autistic Foundation BS11 9EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Premier Express BS11 9XN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Sea Pearl Fish & Chips BS11 9XN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd BS11 0UL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| St. Bernard’s Catholic Primary BS11 9TU | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cerney Lane (17); On or near Burford Grove (9); On or near Valerian Close (9); On or near Woodwell Road (7); On or near Stroud Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 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
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
Burford Grove · Riverside Close · Winchcombe Grove · Evenlode Gardens · Woodwell Road · Kemble Gardens · Cerney Lane · Stroud Road · Valerian Close · Bucklewell Close · Charbury Walk · Park Road
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.