Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

WILLIAM MASON CLOSE, BS5 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM MASON CLOSE, BS5 0AY.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 0AY 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BS5 0AY has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS5 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on William Mason Close, 0.3km from Barton Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0AY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 6.7% year-on-year. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00174254 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0AY. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean29.7%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

4 sales · Mean £ 296,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS5 0AY is moderate at 85 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 offences301
Anti-social behaviour122
Public order77
Other theft55
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.4 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.4 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.7 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.9 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Occult Box0.4 km
  • Albercik Food0.4 km
  • Alaso Halaal Butcher0.3 km
  • ALL EN's Food Store0.4 km
  • Bargainz1.0 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Avonvale Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Beaconsfield Social Club0.7 km
  • Chelsea Inn0.9 km
  • George & Dragon1.0 km
  • St Annes Board Mill Social Club0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Abracadabra Pizza1.0 km
  • Alibaba's Grill House0.5 km
  • Assisi Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Babylon Cafe0.9 km
  • Barwaaqo Cafe0.3 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Back Garden Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Bristol Best0.9 km
  • Chun Hing1.0 km
  • Easton Takeaway0.9 km
  • Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.3 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
  • Stapleton Road1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Morley Street0.2 km
  • Church Street0.2 km
  • Morley Street0.2 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.2 km
  • Church Street0.2 km