BS5 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 0DH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00074030 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS5 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 0DH.
210
50
£ 37,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0DH 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 82% of tenure in BS5 0DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-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 0DH. The average age is 49.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0DH is above average at 109 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
The City Academy Bristol
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
Snowdon Village
Bannerman Road Community Academy
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Phoenix Public House1.0 km
- Avonvale Bowls Club1.0 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.9 km
- Chelsea Inn0.8 km
- St Annes Board Mill Social Club1.0 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
69 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
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Abracadabra Pizza1.0 km
- Alibaba's Grill House0.7 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe0.4 km
- Bristol Refugee Rights0.4 km
- Cafe Conscious0.6 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Back Garden Pizzeria0.8 km
- Chun Hing1.0 km
- Easton Takeaway0.8 km
- Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Hamblins0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Malik's Mega Mart0.5 km
- Lidl0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.3 km
- Stapleton Road1.1 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Croydon Street0.0 km
- Croydon Street0.1 km
- Croydon Street0.1 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
- Lawrence Hill Depot0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50DH · Data under Open Government Licence