Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BARROW ROAD, BS5 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROW ROAD, BS5 0AE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

552

cake
Avg Age

31

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

work
Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

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.

shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean24.7%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences260
Anti-social behaviour112
Public order69
Other theft50
Criminal damage and arson39

school Local Schools

P

Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.4 km
A

Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.6 km
P

Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.7 km
P

Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
S

The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.8 km
P

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.8 km
A

St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre

Good139 pupils0.8 km
A

Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.8 km
local_bar

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
local_grocery_store

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