Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0AX.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS2 0AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 74% economic activity and an average age of 29, BS2 0AX is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 20.1% year-on-year.

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

BS2 0AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Braggs Lane, 0.4km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS2 0AX offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 20.1% 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00174282 (shared with 2261 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 BS2 0AX. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 182,500

27 sales · Mean £ 184,186

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

Crime rates near BS2 0AX are high at 224 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 offences536
Anti-social behaviour321
Public order216
Shoplifting190
Criminal damage and arson130

school Local Schools

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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.1 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.2 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.6 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.1 km
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Evergreen Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.5 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.5 km
  • New Look0.4 km
  • + 89 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.7 km
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.5 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.4 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.3 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Lakota Nightclub0.8 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

164 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.4 km
  • Casa Brasil0.5 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.4 km
  • + 159 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.5 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Big Bao0.7 km
  • Eat a Pitta0.7 km
  • LJ Hugs Ltd0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Green Melon0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.0 km
  • Montpelier1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • Lamb Street0.1 km
  • Thrissell Street0.2 km
  • Old Market Str0.3 km
  • Old Market Str0.3 km