BS5 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lincoln Street, 0.2km from Russell Town in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0BL 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 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00174254 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINCOLN STREET, BS5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN STREET, BS5 0BL.
273
37
£ 37,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0BL 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
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in BS5 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-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 0BL. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0BL is moderate at 87 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
The City Academy Bristol
Barton Hill Academy
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Easton Church of England Academy
Bannerman Road Community Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- EFS Food Plus0.9 km
- Occult Box0.5 km
- Albercik Food0.2 km
- Alaso Halaal Butcher0.3 km
- ALL EN's Food Store0.3 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Dark Horse1.0 km
- The Fire Engine0.9 km
- Avonvale Bowls Club0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.6 km
- Chelsea Inn0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Laila1.0 km
- The Lock Up1.0 km
- Abracadabra Pizza0.8 km
- Alibaba's Grill House0.4 km
- Assisi Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Back Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
- Bristol Best0.8 km
- Chun Hing0.8 km
- Easton Takeaway0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.2 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
- Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
- Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.1 km
- Morley Street0.1 km
- Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50BL · Data under Open Government Licence