BS2 0DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Lawfords Gate, 0.4km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS2 0DY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (220 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00074028 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWFORDS GATE, BS2 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWFORDS GATE, BS2 0DY.
573
28
£ 45,800 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0DY 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 0DY has a significant social housing presence — 75% 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 0DY. The average age is 28.1. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0DY are high at 220 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
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Easton Church of England Academy
Cabot Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Evergreen Primary Academy
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- New Look0.4 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Artist Residence0.6 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.5 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.6 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.6 km
- Phoenix Public House0.3 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- No 510.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
169 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.4 km
- Casa Brasil0.5 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.4 km
- + 164 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Bubbleology0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Rita's Takeaway0.9 km
- Banh Wagon0.9 km
- Cornish Bakehouse UK Limited0.8 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Malik's Mega Mart0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill1.0 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Montpelier1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lamb Street0.1 km
- Thrissell Street0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Old Market Str0.3 km
- Thrissell Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20DY · Data under Open Government Licence