BS5 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Russell Town in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
BS5 0AX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00074037 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 0AX.
326
29
£ 37,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0AX 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
BS5 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0AX. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0AX is moderate at 84 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
Snowdon Village
Barton Hill Academy
The City Academy Bristol
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bannerman Road Community Academy
Easton Church of England Academy
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- EFS Food Plus0.9 km
- Occult Box0.4 km
- Albercik Food0.2 km
- Alaso Halaal Butcher0.2 km
- ALL EN's Food Store0.2 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Dark Horse0.9 km
- The Fire Engine0.9 km
- Avonvale Bowls Club0.6 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.5 km
- Chelsea Inn0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Laila0.9 km
- Peng Pasta1.0 km
- The Lock Up0.9 km
- The Red Church1.0 km
- Abracadabra Pizza0.8 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Back Garden Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bristol Best0.7 km
- Chun Hing0.8 km
- Easton Takeaway0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Simply Food1.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Malik's Mega Mart1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Morley Street0.0 km
- Morley Street0.1 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50AX · Data under Open Government Licence