BS5 8LP is a safe, established residential area on Nags Head Hill, 0.4km from Air Balloon Road in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George Troopers Hill ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For families considering a move, BS5 8LP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8LP are sourced from Output Area E00074128 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAGS HEAD HILL, BS5 8LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAGS HEAD HILL, BS5 8LP.
315
37
£ 48,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 8LP 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 8LP is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8LP. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 137,500
6 sales · Mean £ 135,658
Terraced
£ 181,000
5 sales · Mean £ 183,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS5 8LP has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
John Cabot Academy
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Summerhill Infant School
Summerhill Academy
The Kingfisher School
Beacon Rise Primary School
Speedwell Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Booze & Food0.1 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.7 km
- Have Your Cake & Eat It0.6 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
- Maid Marion Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bull Inn0.6 km
- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- St Georges Valley Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Lord Raglan0.2 km
- The Mechanics Arms0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Take Eat Easy0.9 km
- First Choice Cafe0.7 km
- Chilli Inn0.9 km
- Grays Kitchen0.2 km
- Hillside Bistro0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.2 km
- Jade Garden Fast Food0.7 km
- Marling Fish Bar0.8 km
- West Wings & Grill0.8 km
- Samroys Fish and Chips0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MyRadu0.7 km
- Co-Op Welcome1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill2.5 km
- Stapleton Road3.0 km
- Bristol Temple Meads3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Harcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Harcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
- Troopers Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58LP · Data under Open Government Licence