BS5 7HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Whiteway in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George Central ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 7HD are sourced from Output Area E00074170 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS5 7HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 7HD.
391
35
£ 43,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 7HD 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.
Area Character
BS5 7HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 7HD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS5 7HD has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerhill Infant School
Summerhill Academy
Speedwell Nursery School
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Bristol Brunel Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Chester Park Junior School
Whitehall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Avon Convenience Store0.4 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.4 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd1.0 km
- Have Your Cake & Eat It0.6 km
- Hudds Hill Corner Store0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- St George Labour Club0.6 km
- St Georges Valley Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Lord Raglan0.9 km
- The Mechanics Arms0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.9 km
- Fountain Cafe0.6 km
- Negril Island0.8 km
- Siam Smile0.9 km
- Take Eat Easy0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.7 km
- Curry Mahal0.8 km
- Curry Raj0.7 km
- Delhi Flavour1.0 km
- Jade Garden Fast Food0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MyRadu0.9 km
- Booker Cash & Carry Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill1.9 km
- Stapleton Road2.1 km
- Bristol Temple Meads3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Whiteway Road0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
- Whiteway Road0.2 km
- Orchard Road0.2 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS57HD · Data under Open Government Licence