Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS5 9UH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 9UH.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 9UH 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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in BS5 9UH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-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 9UH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Barton Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 9UH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 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 9UH are sourced from Output Area E00074006 (shared with 52 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 9UH. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean44.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around BS5 9UH is moderate at 71 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 offences239
Anti-social behaviour70
Public order61
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.2 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.3 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre

Good139 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.9 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Occult Box0.1 km
  • Albercik Food0.5 km
  • Alaso Halaal Butcher0.2 km
  • ALL EN's Food Store0.5 km
  • Bargainz0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Avonvale Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Beaconsfield Social Club0.5 km
  • George & Dragon1.0 km
  • St Annes Board Mill Social Club0.7 km
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Alibaba's Grill House0.3 km
  • Assisi Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Babylon Cafe0.9 km
  • Barwaaqo Cafe0.5 km
  • Blue Sky Cafe1.0 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Back Garden Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Bristol Best0.9 km
  • Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Hamblins0.4 km
  • Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Simply Food0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.5 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
  • Stapleton Road1.6 km

Bus Stops

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