Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

LAWRENCE HILL, BS5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE HILL, BS5 0BT.

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Population

582

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 0BT 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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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, BS5 0BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BS5 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Hill, 0.2km from Moorfields in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0BT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00074023 (shared with 36 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 0BT. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.5%
Asian / British Asian23.5%
Black / African / Caribbean37.9%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around BS5 0BT is moderate at 86 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 offences323
Anti-social behaviour125
Public order95
Other theft68
Criminal damage and arson45

school Local Schools

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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.3 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.4 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.7 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.7 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • EFS Food Plus0.9 km
  • Malik Foodstore0.8 km
  • Nas Convenience Store1.0 km
  • BAM Store + Space0.9 km
  • Bellevue News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Dark Horse0.9 km
  • The Fire Engine0.9 km
  • Jam Jar1.0 km
  • Old Castle Green1.0 km
  • The Coach & Horses1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Laila0.9 km
  • Peng Pasta1.0 km
  • The Lock Up0.9 km
  • The Red Church1.0 km
  • Adam's Smoke Den0.9 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Falafel Land1.0 km
  • M.I.S PIZZA AND KEBAB1.0 km
  • The Culture Kitchen0.9 km
  • La Cubana1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.1 km
  • Stapleton Road1.1 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
  • Russell Town Avenue0.1 km