BS10 5NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southmead Road, 0.9km from Southmead in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southmead ward and the Bristol North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS10 5NL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 BS10 5NL are sourced from Output Area E00074207 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHMEAD ROAD, BS10 5NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHMEAD ROAD, BS10 5NL.
383
36
£ 43,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS10 5NL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BS10 5NL is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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 BS10 5NL. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS10 5NL has low crime rates — 38 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
Fonthill Primary Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Orchard School Bristol
Charborough Road Primary School
Upper Horfield Primary School
Shield Road Primary School
Horfield Church of England Primary School
Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
- Sai's Bargain0.9 km
- Yama Buchers1.0 km
- Greggs Bakery0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Express Cafe0.9 km
- Nez Cafe0.8 km
- On A Roll0.9 km
- SF Caribbean foods ltd0.9 km
- SnD Oriental Shop Ltd0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Real Economy0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Indian Fusion0.9 km
- Meal deals on wheels0.2 km
- Oriental Sunrise0.9 km
- Reg's Kebab, Pizza & Chicken1.0 km
- Royal Kebab House0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Filton Guest House0.9 km
- OCS0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Southmead Community Association Limited0.7 km
- Southmead Community Sports0.6 km
- The Pegasus0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Filton Abbey Wood2.0 km
- Patchway3.1 km
- Redland3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kenmore Drive0.2 km
- Kenmore Grove0.2 km
- Kenmore Grove0.2 km
- Charfield Road0.3 km
- Lydney Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS105NL · Data under Open Government Licence