BS5 in Bristol ranks at the 64th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 52.5/100, indicating strong fundamentals relative to peer markets. Over five years, the district has experienced rental growth of 6.3% CAGR against property price appreciation of 2.8% CAGR, suggesting a rental yield environment outpacing capital growth. Population expansion of 1.0% over the same period reflects modest demographic momentum, whilst the district remains in an active gentrification stage. This combination of metrics—solid rental returns with moderate price growth and limited population expansion—presents a profile relevant to investors prioritising income streams, though capital appreciation prospects appear more constrained than rental performance would suggest.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Bristol · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
48 planning applications submitted in BS5 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 7 homes, 3 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Highway works), 3 (Construction Management plan), 4 (Characterisation & Risk Assessment), 5 (Remediation Strategy & Verification Plan) & 6 (BNG) of permission 25/15543/F - Erection of 4 dwellings.Mar 2026 · pending
- Application for Removal or Variation of Condition No.17 (Approved Plans & Drawings) following a Grant of Planning Permission 14/04112/F Construction of 3 new apartments and 2 new houses in the redevelopment and extension of 149-155 Church Road.Feb 2026 · pending
- Appliation for approval of details reserved by condition 2 of permisssion 23/04819/F Erection of a dwelling with access and associated works. (Self Build)Feb 2026 · Decided
Bristol (BS5) common questions
Is Bristol up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bristol (BS5) as Active. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 42% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bristol safe?
Bristol has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bristol?
The average property price in Bristol (BS5) is £440k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bristol?
The median monthly rent in Bristol (BS5) is £1,874 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bristol?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS7), Bristol (BS10), Bristol (BS32). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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