BS1 1DR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Broad Street, 0.5km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 1DR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (452 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00174293 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, BS1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, BS1 1DR.
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25
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BS1 1DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 1DR. The average age is 25.4. 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: 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 BS1 1DR are high at 452 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
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Cotham School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- New Look0.8 km
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Artist Residence1.0 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.7 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- Ashley House0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.9 km
- Sidings Bristol1.0 km
- The Bridge Inn0.6 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
410 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
- Casa Brasil0.7 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
- + 405 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.1 km
- My Best Grill0.2 km
- Street Wraps0.2 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Ding Sing0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Montpelier1.5 km
- Redland1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Centre0.2 km
- The Centre0.2 km
- Baldwin Street0.2 km
- The Centre0.2 km
- The Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11DR · Data under Open Government Licence