Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS2 0DN 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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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BS2 0DN is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

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

BS2 0DN 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 0DN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 13.0% 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00174299 (shared with 12 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 0DN. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,000

35 sales · Mean £ 208,971

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

Crime rates near BS2 0DN are high at 256 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 offences577
Anti-social behaviour355
Shoplifting264
Public order242
Other theft142

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 pupils0.3 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.5 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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St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School

Requires Improvement67 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.4 km
  • New Look0.4 km
  • + 87 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.7 km
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.4 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.3 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.6 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.3 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • The Loco Klub0.9 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.4 km
  • Casa Brasil0.4 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.4 km
  • + 180 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.4 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Rita's Takeaway1.0 km
  • Banh Wagon0.9 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse UK Limited0.7 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.1 km
  • Montpelier1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lamb Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.1 km
  • Old Market Str0.2 km
  • Old Market Str0.2 km
  • Cabot Circus South0.3 km