BS5 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Hill, 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 0DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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. Property: With prices averaging £105k, 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00174319 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE HILL, BS5 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE HILL, BS5 0DG.
221
35
£ 37,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0DG 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 0DG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0DG 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.
school Local Schools
Easton Church of England Academy
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
The City Academy Bristol
Barton Hill Academy
Snowdon Village
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Bannerman Road Community Academy
Hannah More Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS50DG · Data under Open Government Licence