BS1 1QW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Baldwin Street, 0.6km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 1QW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (404 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1QW are sourced from Output Area E00174294 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDWIN STREET, BS1 1QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWIN STREET, BS1 1QW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 1QW 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 1QW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% 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 1QW. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 1QW are high at 404 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
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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 House1.0 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.2 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.9 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.9 km
- Phoenix Public House0.9 km
- Sidings Bristol0.8 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
384 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
- Casa Brasil0.7 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
- + 379 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.1 km
- My Best Grill0.1 km
- Street Wraps0.1 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ding Sing0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Bedminster1.5 km
- Montpelier1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Baldwin Street0.0 km
- Baldwin Street0.0 km
- Welsh Back Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Welsh Back Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Welsh Back Ferry Landing0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11QW · Data under Open Government Licence