BS1 1JR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 1JR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. 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. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (453 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00174231 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 1JR.
350
25
£ 0 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 1JR 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.
Area Character
BS1 1JR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 92% 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 1JR. 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
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 1JR are high at 453 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
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cotham School
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- New Look0.9 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.8 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.9 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- Beerd0.9 km
- Ashley House0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
114 nearby- Phoenix Public House1.0 km
- Sidings Bristol1.0 km
- The Bridge Inn0.6 km
- The Loco Klub1.0 km
- Central Chambers0.1 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
405 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
- Casa Brasil0.8 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
- + 400 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Bubbleology0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Banh Wagon0.4 km
- Chori Bandits0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Ding Sing0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
- Bedminster1.5 km
- Clifton Down1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Baldwin Street0.0 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- The Centre0.2 km
- The Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11JR · Data under Open Government Licence