Thomson Road Bristol
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4532624.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- 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 A; 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 Stapleton Road, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Riverside Park (2.8 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Charlotte Keel Medical Practice, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1 BS5 0JR | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 7 BS5 0JR | Terraced | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 May 2020 | 7 BS5 0JR | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 15 May 2006 | 1 BS5 0JR | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | 3 BS5 0JR | Semi-detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1); House, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (88% of about 2,310 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): 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Gabriels Court St Gabriels Road Bristol BS5 0RT: up to 8 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Land Adjacent To 6 Brixton Road Bristol: up to 16 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 262 Stapleton Road Easton Bristol BS5 0NP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- The Mill Youth Centre Lower Ashley Road Easton Bristol BS5 0YJ: up to 38 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 135 Lawrence Hill Bristol BS5 0BT, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 104 Belle Vue Road Easton Bristol BS5 6BX, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 2-4 Church Road Lawrence Hill Bristol BS5 9PP: up to 22 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Shiner Ltd Builders Merchants, Church Road, Redfield, not permissioned (720 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 12 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 0JR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BS5 0JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 0JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS5 0JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Montpelier 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lawrence Hill Depot | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ducie Road Car Park | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charlotte Keel Medical Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Easton Day & Night Chemist | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 260 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Bristol Dental Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Trinity Rd. Police Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rehan Food Store Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,320 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Riverside Park 2.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,570 m² | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Packers Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 15 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holy Trinity Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars) | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Partial remains of Bristol Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Cellared remains of Simon Oliver's house on the north side of the Church of St Peter | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Arnos Vale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Narroways Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Heath House Covert | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bellevue | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Arno's Vale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The City Academy Bristol | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Easton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Evergreen Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 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: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Limes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Werburgh's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cabot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-Act Barton Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Catering BS5 0HE | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Bahn Wagon BS5 0HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Smoking Buns/Chicken Shack BS5 0HE | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Gourmet Warriors Ltd BS5 0HE | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Bannerman Road Children's Centre BS5 0RR | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Easton Chilli BS5 0RR | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Porters Flapjacks BS5 0HE | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Cucina Bambini BS5 0HE | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Felix Road Adventure Playground BS5 0JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Central By Bianchi's BS5 0RT | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Bocca di Bianchi BS5 0RT | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Easton SS BS5 0ES | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Maxin Chicken BS5 0ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2025 |
| Queens Head BS5 0ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| The Jolly Roger BS5 0HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lansdown Road (57); On or near Hamilton Road (45); On or near Bus/Coach Station (39); On or near Lawnwood Road (39); On or near Brighton Park (28).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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 Abibabs Super Store (retailers - other, BS5 0PD) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Belton Road · Felix Road · Eve Road · Westbourne Road · Combfactory Lane · Bannerman Road · Eastbourne Road · Chaplin Road · Adelaide Place · Bouverie Street · Brick Kiln Court · Bouverie Street
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.