Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

GRANVILLE STREET, BS5 9SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE STREET, BS5 9SW.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 9SW 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.

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

BS5 9SW has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BS5 9SW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Granville Street, 0.3km from Russell Town in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 9SW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 9SW are sourced from Output Area E00074041 (shared with 5 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 9SW. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.8%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean42.1%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 273,500

2 sales · Mean £ 273,500

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

Crime around BS5 9SW is moderate at 69 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 offences240
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order54
Other theft40
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.2 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.3 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.7 km
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St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre

Good139 pupils0.9 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Infant School

Good212 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • EFS Food Plus0.9 km
  • Food 4 U Bristol Ltd1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Dark Horse0.9 km
  • The Fire Engine0.9 km
  • The Langton1.0 km
  • Avonvale Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Beaconsfield Social Club0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Laila0.9 km
  • Peng Pasta0.9 km
  • The Lock Up0.9 km
  • The Red Church0.9 km
  • Foot Anstey LLP0.7 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Delhi Flavour1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Spice Express1.0 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Pizza 18890.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Simply Food0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.5 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.5 km
  • Stapleton Road1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Beam Street0.1 km
  • Beam Street0.1 km
  • Church Street0.2 km
  • Morley Street0.2 km
  • Church Street0.3 km