BS2 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Hassell Drive, 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 0AP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 20.0% year-on-year. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00074034 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASSELL DRIVE, BS2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASSELL DRIVE, BS2 0AP.
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34
£ 37,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0AP 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
BS2 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0AP. The average age is 34.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS2 0AP is above average at 138 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
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Easton Church of England Academy
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
Cabot Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
The City Academy Bristol
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Artist Residence1.0 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.7 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.6 km
- The Bridge Inn0.9 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
- Casa Brasil0.8 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Pepenero0.9 km
- Philpotts Limited0.9 km
- The Pasty Emporium0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.7 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
- Stapleton Road1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Easton Road0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Thrissell Street0.3 km
- Thrissell Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20AP · Data under Open Government Licence