BS2 0AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Hayes Close, 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 0AR 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 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00074034 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYES CLOSE, BS2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYES CLOSE, BS2 0AR.
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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 0AR 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 0AR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0AR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 241,000
4 sales · Mean £ 240,750
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS2 0AR is above average at 136 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
Cabot Primary School
The City Academy Bristol
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- New Look0.8 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Artist Residence1.0 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.8 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- Moxy Hotel Bristol0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar1.0 km
- Jamaican Hideaway1.0 km
- Phoenix Public House0.7 km
- The Bridge Inn0.9 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.9 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
- Casa Brasil0.8 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Pepenero0.8 km
- Asia Express0.4 km
- Deliveroo HOP Ltd0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.7 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Thrissell Street0.3 km
- West Street0.3 km
- Thrissell Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20AR · Data under Open Government Licence