Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

LAWRENCE HILL, BS5 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

552

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 0DN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS5 0DN spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BS5 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Hill, 0.4km from Russell Town in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00174251 (shared with 21 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 0DN. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean24.7%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

9 sales · Mean £ 142,333

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

Crime around BS5 0DN is above average at 91 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 offences301
Anti-social behaviour121
Public order88
Other theft66
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.4 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.5 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.6 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.8 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Occult Box0.6 km
  • Albercik Food0.3 km
  • Alaso Halaal Butcher0.4 km
  • ALL EN's Food Store0.3 km
  • Bargainz0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Avonvale Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Beaconsfield Social Club0.7 km
  • Chelsea Inn0.7 km
  • George & Dragon0.9 km
  • St Annes Board Mill Social Club0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Abracadabra Pizza0.9 km
  • Alibaba's Grill House0.6 km
  • Assisi Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • Babylon Cafe0.9 km
  • Barwaaqo Cafe0.2 km
  • + 54 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Back Garden Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Bristol Best0.9 km
  • Chun Hing0.9 km
  • Easton Takeaway0.7 km
  • Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.0 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.2 km
  • Stapleton Road1.1 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Croydon Street0.1 km
  • Croydon Street0.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
  • Lawrence Hill Station0.1 km
  • Croydon Street0.2 km