BS2 0AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS2 0AL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BS2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00074030 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0AL.
210
50
£ 37,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0AL 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in BS2 0AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0AL. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS2 0AL is above average at 130 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
Easton Church of England Academy
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
The City Academy Bristol
Snowdon Village
Cabot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- New Look0.9 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.9 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- Moxy Hotel Bristol0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Phoenix Public House0.8 km
- BBB0.4 km
- Jam Jar0.5 km
- Motion Venue0.8 km
- Old Castle Green0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Ben's Cookies1.0 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
- Casa Brasil0.9 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Bubbleology0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Pizzarova0.9 km
- Asia Express0.5 km
- Deliveroo HOP Ltd0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Easton Road0.2 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
- Croydon Street0.3 km
- Croydon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20AL · Data under Open Government Licence