BS5 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrow Road, 0.3km from Barton Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 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 BS5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00174251 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARROW ROAD, BS5 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROW ROAD, BS5 0AE.
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31
£ 37,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS5 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0AE. The average age is 30.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0AE is above average at 104 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
Barton Hill Academy
Snowdon Village
Easton Church of England Academy
Hannah More Primary School
The City Academy Bristol
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Feeder Road News0.8 km
- Four Season Fresh Produce Ltd0.8 km
- Gourmet warriors0.7 km
- Malik Foodstore0.7 km
- Nas Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Foot Anstey LLP0.6 km
- Sodexo LTD0.6 km
- Adam's Smoke Den0.7 km
- Borderlands drop In @ St Nicholas Church0.8 km
- Dutch0.7 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Pizzarova0.8 km
- Asia Express0.7 km
- Deliveroo HOP Ltd0.7 km
- Falafel Land0.7 km
- Feast Bristol0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- BBB0.7 km
- Jam Jar0.8 km
- Motion Venue0.8 km
- Old Castle Green0.7 km
- The Coach & Horses0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.5 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Stapleton Road1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Day's Road0.3 km
- Day's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50AE · Data under Open Government Licence