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Takeaways| Council | South Gloucestershire |
| Crime Rate | Average for a South West suburb 28% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
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The average house price in Downend is £386,411, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Downend house price trends over the last 30 years.
£386,411
£496,920
£178,310
£425,804
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Is Downend a nice place to live?
Yes, Downend is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Gloucestershire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Downend?
Downend has an average crime rate for a South West suburb, with around 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 28% below the national average, and 13% below the Gloucestershire average.
What are the best schools in Downend?
Downend has 31 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Frome Vale Academy, Bromley Heath Infant School, Bromley Heath Junior School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Frenchay Church of England Primary School and Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Downend?
The majority of residents in Downend identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.