Hengrove
Bristol 047 · 6 sub-areas · 10,279 residents
Bristol 047 is a residential neighbourhood within Bristol, home to around 10,300 people with a notably balanced mix of families and young professionals. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,550 a month — above the UK median for a 2-bed, but moderate by Bristol standards. The ownership rate here is unusually high for an inner-city area, with nearly two in three households owning their home.
Hengrove is a mid-density neighbourhood of Bristol in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hengrove?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,888 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hengrove in Bristol
Living in Hengrove
Bristol 047 sits in a part of Bristol that feels more settled and residential than the student-heavy or nightlife-oriented quarters closer to the centre. The neighbourhood's character is shaped by its mix of homeowners and long-term renters — over 63% of households own outright or with a mortgage, which is high for a Bristol postcode and gives the streets a calmer, more established feel than some of the city's trendier quarters.
On the cost front, rents have risen sharply — up around 7.6% in the past year, which is meaningful when the median 2-bed already sits at roughly £1,550 a month. That's comfortably above the UK national median of around £1,200 for a 2-bed, though it remains lower than comparable residential neighbourhoods in London or Cambridge. A 1-bed runs around £1,230 a month; a 3-bed pushes to about £1,760. Council tax (Band D) comes to approximately £2,714 a year, which factors noticeably into the monthly budget.
Who lives here? The population skews slightly older than central Bristol, with over a fifth of residents under 18 — suggesting families are a significant presence. Around a quarter of households are single-person, and roughly one in five is a couple with children. The neighbourhood is predominantly UK-born (just under 90%), with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 17.8, which is below the Bristol average. Just over a fifth of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is on the lower side for Bristol as a whole.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.9 km away — about a 36-minute walk, or a short drive. Nearly 58% of residents commute by car, and only around 6% use public transport for their journey to work, which tells you something useful about how this part of Bristol functions day-to-day. Broadband coverage is excellent — 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Bristol 047.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 047 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, residential part of Bristol with a strong homeownership base and a genuine family presence. Crime is above the national average, and the school quality within catchment is below what you'd hope for, so it comes with real trade-offs. For those who want quieter streets and own a car, it works well.
- What is the rent in Bristol 047?
- A 1-bed runs around £1,230 a month, a 2-bed around £1,550, and a 3-bed approximately £1,760. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from Bristol-wide official data. Rents rose about 7.6% in the past year, so the market here isn't standing still.
- Is Bristol 047 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 126 per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not unusually high by Bristol's inner-city standards, but it is above average. Street-level variation is significant, so it's worth checking individual roads before committing.
- What's the commute from Bristol 047 to Bristol city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car, and public transport use is low at around 6%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.9 km away. There's no metro or tram service here. Working from home is common: around one in four residents does so regularly.
- Who lives in Bristol 047?
- A mix of families and established residents. Over 63% of households own their home, and around 22% of the population are under 18. Single-person households make up about 28%. It's predominantly UK-born, with a relatively low diversity index by Bristol standards, and a degree-qualification rate of around 21%.
- What schools are near Bristol 047?
- There are 121 schools within 2 km, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4.2 km away. Families should check individual ratings carefully, particularly for secondary schools, as quality is uneven across the area.
- How expensive is it to buy in Bristol 047?
- The median sale price is around £289,000. At current rents and typical local salaries, saving a 10% deposit takes roughly 4.2 years. The resident median salary here is around £34,000 a year, which makes the affordability picture tight but not exceptional by Bristol standards.