BS5 9DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princess Royal Gardens, 0.3km from Moorfields in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Easton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 9DL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 9DL are sourced from Output Area E00073588 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROYAL GARDENS, BS5 9DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROYAL GARDENS, BS5 9DL.
185
48
£ 43,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 9DL 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
With 69% social renting, BS5 9DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-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 9DL. The average age is 48.4. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 9DL is moderate at 75 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
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
The City Academy Bristol
Snowdon Village
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Whitehall Primary School
The Limes Nursery School
Bannerman Road Community Academy
Barton Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- EFS Food Plus0.4 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.6 km
- Karpaty Market0.8 km
- L'Amour Living0.7 km
- Los Hermanos0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- St George Labour Club0.9 km
- The Dark Horse0.4 km
- The Fire Engine0.4 km
- Avonvale Bowls Club0.4 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.7 km
- Fountain Cafe0.9 km
- Laila0.4 km
- Negril Island0.7 km
- Peng Pasta0.5 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.8 km
- Curry Mahal0.7 km
- Curry Raj0.8 km
- Delhi Flavour0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.5 km
- Stapleton Road1.1 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Edward Street0.1 km
- Edward Street0.1 km
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
- Heber Street0.3 km
- Devon Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS59DL · Data under Open Government Licence