BS5 is a postcode district in Bristol, City of, South West, covering 1294 active and 254 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS5 (18%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (13%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS5 are around £311k, down 7.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS5 at 461 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, BS5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS5 postcode area.
56,271
36
£ 37,636 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS5 spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Snowdon Village
Speedwell Nursery School
The Limes Nursery School
Glenfrome Primary School
Summerhill Infant School
Whitehall Primary School
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- Costless
- Greggs Bakery
- Local Shop/Bargin Booze Bristol/Bristol Hub
- Pak Butchers (UK) Limited
- Pakeeza Halal Butcher
- + 121 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Avonvale Bowls Club
- Beaconsfield Social Club
- Bull Inn
- Chelsea Inn
- George & Dragon
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- AIZZY'S LTD
- Bristol Community Meals
- Chicken Runners
- Radical Roasters
- The Orchard Coffee & Co.
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Alfu International
- Booker Cash & Carry Limited
- Dunya Supermarket
- Lidl
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Casa Latina
- Cultured Kitchen
- Taiga Burger Kitchen
- Veburger
- Wing's Diner
- + 68 more
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Area Profile: BS5 · Data under Open Government Licence