BS1 1RA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 1RA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (395 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1RA are sourced from Output Area E00174293 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 1RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 1RA.
537
25
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 1RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BS1 1RA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1RA. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 1RA are high at 395 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
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- New Look0.8 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.7 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
- Ashley House0.9 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.1 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar1.0 km
- Jamaican Hideaway1.0 km
- Phoenix Public House0.9 km
- Sidings Bristol0.9 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
391 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
- Casa Brasil0.7 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
- + 386 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.1 km
- My Best Grill0.0 km
- Street Wraps0.0 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ding Sing0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
- Bedminster1.5 km
- Montpelier1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
- Welsh Back Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Welsh Back Ferry Landing0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11RA · Data under Open Government Licence