Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS1 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 1JW.

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

537

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS1 1JW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BS1 1JW 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.

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

BS1 1JW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS1 1JW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (385 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00174293 (shared with 122 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 1JW. 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

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near BS1 1JW are high at 385 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 offences1122
Anti-social behaviour971
Public order529
Other theft452
Shoplifting212

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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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • New Look0.8 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
  • Ashley House0.9 km
  • Bristol Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 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
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

398 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
  • + 393 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Low and Slow Bristol0.0 km
  • My Best Grill0.0 km
  • Street Wraps0.0 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Ding Sing0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
  • Bedminster1.6 km
  • Montpelier1.6 km

Bus Stops

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