St Bede's Road Hillfields, Bristol, City of
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS15), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4530185.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 9, E: 2, G: 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 B; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 340 m away, and Hillfields Park (3.1 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orchard Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1900-1929 (6); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (4).
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 (83% of about 700 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)
- Garage site, Woodland Way, Chester Park / Hillfields: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Forecourt Motors Hillfields Avenue Bristol BS16 4JW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Offices Portland Building Portland Street Staple Hill: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Portland Building Portland Street Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 4PS: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Adjacent To 1 Lodge Road Bristol BS15 1LD: up to 15 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At Gilbert Road Kingswood: up to 8 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Land rear of 308 - 312 Lodge Causeway Bristol BS16 3RD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 414 Speedwell Road Bristol BS15 1ES: up to 13 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
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 36 addresses are between 102 m and 109 m above sea level (107 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS15 1QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS15 1QD | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Bede's Road Hillfields | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Beechwood Road Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boultons Road Car Park, Kingswood GeniePoint | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lodge Causeway Dental Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 350 m |
| Police station | Kingswood Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,170 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hillfields Park 3.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wesley Hill Children's Play Area 200 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Fields 6.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,670 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oldbury Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshot Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Coombe Brook Valley | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Charn Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Lantern Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Magpie Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 35 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Primary | 7–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Brunel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak's Kitchen BS16 4LA | Mobile caterer | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hillfields Convenience Store BS16 4LE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| New Smashing Soundwell / Fatziki / Zeus On The Loose / Wing Wing / Smashed Monster Burgerz / Wing Shack / Side Things / Wana Smash / Slutty Buns / Yoyo Burger / Clifton Burgers / K Pop Chickin BS15 1PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Alex Does Coffee BS16 4RR | Mobile caterer | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group @ Minerva Priamry Academy BS16 4HA | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Healtholics BS15 1PW | Importers/Exporters | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Soundwell Chippy BS16 4RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Turnpike BS16 4RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Cossham Hospital League of Friends BS15 1LF | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| League of Friends Cossham Hosp BS15 1LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Patisserie Vanilla BS16 4HD | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leonard Cheshire BS15 1LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2026 |
| To's Garden BS15 1QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy BS15 1NH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School BS15 1XD | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodland Close (17); On or near Woodland Way (15); On or near Holly Grove (15); On or near Soundwell Road (10); On or near Henshaw Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Norman Grove · Woodland Close · Clare Road · Wentforth Drive · Willow Grove · The Wicketts · Woodland Way · Woodland Way · Woodland Avenue · Henshaw Walk · Henshaw Road · Market Square
All the streets in BS15 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.