BS2 0BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from St Philip's Marsh in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BS2 0BS has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 above average at 132 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00074002 (shared with 110 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0BS.
303
39
£ 45,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, BS2 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0BS. The average age is 38.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS2 0BS is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Hillcrest Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
St Anne's Infant School
Wicklea Academy
Snowdon Village
Hannah More Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Argos Limited0.4 km
- Bloomfield News0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Feeder Road News0.7 km
- Four Season Fresh Produce Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Castle0.4 km
- Foot Anstey LLP0.5 km
- Nice Shot0.2 km
- Out There Indoors0.2 km
- Sodexo LTD0.5 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.4 km
- Simply Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Curry House0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Pizza 18890.5 km
- Pizzarova0.7 km
- SUSHI GOURMET0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lodekka0.8 km
- George0.8 km
- Knowle Constitutional Club0.8 km
- Propyard0.7 km
- Motion Venue1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Arnos Manor Hotel (Kitchen)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Lawrence Hill1.5 km
- Bedminster2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Paintworks0.3 km
- Paintworks0.3 km
- Arnos Court0.4 km
- Arnos Court0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20BS · Data under Open Government Licence