BS2 0DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS2 0DR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 78% 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 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (298 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00174322 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0DR.
262
28
£ 45,800 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0DR 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 0DR has a significant social housing presence — 78% 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 0DR. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0DR are high at 298 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
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
Easton Church of England Academy
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cabot Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
Evergreen Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.4 km
- New Look0.3 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Artist Residence0.6 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.3 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.2 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Brooks Guest House1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.2 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- The Loco Klub1.0 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
203 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.4 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.3 km
- Casa Brasil0.4 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.3 km
- + 198 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Bubbleology0.3 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Low and Slow Bristol1.0 km
- Street Wraps1.0 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.8 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Ding Sing0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Lawrence Hill1.2 km
- Montpelier1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lamb Street0.1 km
- Old Market Str0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Old Market Str0.2 km
- Cabot Circus South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20DR · Data under Open Government Licence