BS2 0EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Braggs Lane, 0.3km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS2 0EB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £258k. 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00174282 (shared with 2261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0EB.
380
29
£ 45,800 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0EB 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.
Area Character
BS2 0EB is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0EB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 258,000
4 sales · Mean £ 264,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0EB are high at 182 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
Easton Church of England Academy
Hannah More Primary School
Cabot Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Barton Hill Academy
Evergreen Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- New Look0.5 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Artist Residence0.8 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.5 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.4 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
- Phoenix Public House0.4 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Lakota Nightclub0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.6 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.5 km
- Casa Brasil0.6 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.5 km
- + 140 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bubbleology0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Big Bao0.8 km
- Eat a Pitta0.8 km
- LJ Hugs Ltd0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Green Melon1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.9 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
- Montpelier1.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Lamb Street0.2 km
- Thrissell Street0.2 km
- Easton Road0.3 km
- Easton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20EB · Data under Open Government Licence