Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BROAD STREET, BS1 2ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, BS1 2ER.

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Population

891

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS1 2ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BS1 2ER is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS1 2ER is a lively urban neighbourhood on Broad Street, 0.5km from Tankard's Close in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS1 2ER offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are high (445 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS1 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00178056 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 2ER. The average age is 21.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian20.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

7 sales · Mean £ 222,928

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BS1 2ER are high at 445 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.

Violence and sexual offences1252
Anti-social behaviour951
Public order652
Other theft456
Shoplifting379

school Local Schools

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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.4 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.7 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils0.9 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils1.0 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Cotham Gardens Primary School

Good543 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.6 km
  • New Look0.7 km
  • + 96 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.9 km
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
  • Ashley House0.7 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.8 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.8 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • Brass Pig1.0 km
  • + 112 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

395 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
  • Casa Brasil0.6 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
  • + 390 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.7 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Low and Slow Bristol0.2 km
  • My Best Grill0.2 km
  • Street Wraps0.2 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Ding Sing0.1 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
  • Montpelier1.4 km
  • Redland1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Street0.1 km
  • Rupert Street0.1 km
  • The Centre0.1 km
  • Rupert Street0.1 km
  • Rupert Street0.1 km