Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS5 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 0DF.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

BS5 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0DF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 80% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00174319 (shared with 3 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 0DF. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.6%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean46.1%
Other / Mixed19.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 0DF is above average at 103 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 offences303
Anti-social behaviour138
Public order97
Other theft63
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.6 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.6 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.7 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
  • Moxy Hotel Bristol1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Phoenix Public House0.9 km
  • Beaconsfield Social Club0.9 km
  • Chelsea Inn0.8 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • BBB0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Occult Box0.7 km
  • Albercik Food0.5 km
  • Alaso Halaal Butcher0.6 km
  • ALL EN's Food Store0.5 km
  • Barton Hill Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Alibaba's Grill House0.8 km
  • Barwaaqo Cafe0.4 km
  • Bristol Refugee Rights0.5 km
  • Cafe Conscious0.6 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Back Garden Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Easton Takeaway0.8 km
  • Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Hamblins0.8 km
  • Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.4 km
  • Stapleton Road1.2 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Croydon Street0.1 km
  • Croydon Street0.1 km
  • Croydon Street0.1 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.2 km
  • Easton Road0.2 km