Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

CORN STREET, BS1 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORN STREET, BS1 1HQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

350

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS1 1HQ 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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

At 92% private renter occupancy, BS1 1HQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

BS1 1HQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Corn Street, 0.5km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS1 1HQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (396 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00174231 (shared with 63 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 BS1 1HQ. The average age is 24.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

19 sales · Mean £ 130,790

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

Crime rates near BS1 1HQ are high at 396 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 offences1149
Anti-social behaviour928
Public order541
Other theft457
Shoplifting213

school Local Schools

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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.5 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.6 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils1.0 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • New Look0.8 km
  • + 94 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.7 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
  • Beerd0.9 km
  • Ashley House0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

119 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.9 km
  • Sidings Bristol0.9 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.5 km
  • + 114 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

410 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
  • Casa Brasil0.7 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
  • + 405 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Banh Wagon0.4 km
  • Chori Bandits0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Ding Sing0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
  • Bedminster1.6 km
  • Montpelier1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Baldwin Street0.1 km
  • Baldwin Street0.1 km
  • Baldwin Street0.1 km
  • Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing0.2 km