BS1 1LJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (374 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00174293 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 1LJ.
537
25
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 1LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
76% of homes in BS1 1LJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 1LJ. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 1LJ are high at 374 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.8 km
- Sidings Bristol0.9 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
397 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
- Casa Brasil0.7 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
- + 392 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Banh Wagon0.4 km
- Chori Bandits0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Ding Sing0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Central1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
- Bedminster1.6 km
- Montpelier1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11LJ · Data under Open Government Licence