BS5Bristol, City of

Bedminster & South Bristol

Bedminster & South Bristol investment guide. Average gross yield 5.8%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.8%avg gross yield

£335kavg sold price (799 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.8%

-0.5% vs Bristol, City of avg (6.3%)

Average Asking Price

£335,000

high confidence (799 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,395

2-bed · 3-bed £1,915 · 5.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£385

City avg £352/sqft · 33 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BS5

1-bed

£997

per month

4.5% yield

2-bed

£1,395

per month

5.1% yield

3-bed

£1,915

per month

6.5% yield

4-bed

£2,575

per month

7.6% yield

Ownership mix

BS5 vs UK average · 29,326 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% owned outright (12pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

20.8%(UK 32.9%)

-12.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.9%(UK 29.7%)

+0.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

28.2%(UK 20.3%)

+7.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.1%(UK 17.1%)

+4.0pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BS5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.5%	£350,175	£1,615
Semi-detached →	5.8%	£338,374	£1,645
Detached →	5.5%	£392,500	£1,791
Flat →	7.7%	£203,000	£1,306

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About Bedminster & South Bristol (BS5, Bristol, City of)

BS5 attracts property investors seeking strong rental yields of 5.8%, which remain competitive in the Bristol market. The area offers a diverse housing stock at accessible price points, making it suitable for buy-to-let portfolios targeting consistent rental income.

The tenant demographic is mixed, spanning young professionals, families, and students seeking affordable accommodation south of the city centre. Rental demand is firm in a landlord's market, with stable demand across 1-bed units (£997/month) through to larger 4-bed properties (£2,575/month).

Investors should note the lack of recent comparable sales data in available records, which may complicate valuation assessments. Consider local authority planning policies, transport connectivity to Bristol city centre, and underlying property condition when evaluating individual investments in this area.

Sold Price Trend - BS5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+0.6% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BS5

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

gloucester street

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£220k

Sold Oct 25

£425k

13 mo+91.8%*

Gross 93.2%

chelsea park

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£260k

Sold Jul 25

£463k

13 mo+77.0%*

victoria avenue

Terraced

Bought Feb 24

£240k

Sold Feb 25

£377k

12 mo+49.5%*

Gross 57.1%

woodcroft avenue

Terraced

Bought Jan 24

£274k

Sold Oct 24

£435k

9 mo+54.9%*

Gross 59.0%

victoria avenue

Terraced

Bought Dec 23

£302k

Sold Aug 24

£348k

8 mo+16.2%*

heron road

Terraced

Bought May 23

£302k

Sold Jun 24

£397k

13 mo+30.6%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BS5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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