BS5 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Russell Town in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0BZ 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 89 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00174254 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 0BZ.
273
37
£ 37,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0BZ 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 0BZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0BZ. 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
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 0BZ is moderate at 89 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
Easton Church of England Academy
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Bannerman Road Community Academy
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Occult Box0.5 km
- Albercik Food0.3 km
- Alaso Halaal Butcher0.3 km
- ALL EN's Food Store0.3 km
- Bargainz0.9 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Avonvale Bowls Club0.8 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.6 km
- Chelsea Inn0.8 km
- George & Dragon0.9 km
- St Annes Board Mill Social Club0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Abracadabra Pizza0.9 km
- Alibaba's Grill House0.5 km
- Assisi Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- Babylon Cafe0.9 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe0.2 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Back Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
- Bristol Best0.9 km
- Chun Hing0.9 km
- Easton Takeaway0.9 km
- Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Morley Street0.1 km
- Morley Street0.2 km
- Lawrence Hill Station0.2 km
- Lawrence Hill Station0.2 km
- Lawrence Hill Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50BZ · Data under Open Government Licence