BS99 1LQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Newtown in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BS99 1LQ has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BS99 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00174282 (shared with 2261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS99 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS99 1LQ.
380
29
£ 45,800 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS99 1LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS99 1LQ is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS99 1LQ. The average age is 29.3. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS99 1LQ are high at 146 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
Easton Church of England Academy
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
Cabot Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Barton Hill Academy
The City Academy Bristol
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.8 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.8 km
- Moxy Hotel Bristol0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.6 km
- The Bridge Inn1.0 km
- Chelsea Inn1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
- Casa Brasil0.8 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Easton Takeaway1.0 km
- Pepenero0.8 km
- Asia Express0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- The Green Melon0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.7 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Easton Road0.1 km
- Thrissell Street0.2 km
- Thrissell Street0.2 km
- West Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS991LQ · Data under Open Government Licence