Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

MARSH STREET, BS1 1RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH STREET, BS1 1RT.

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 1RT 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 1RT 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. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

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

BS1 1RT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Marsh Street, 0.4km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (402 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1RT 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 1RT. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 262,285

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

Crime rates near BS1 1RT are high at 402 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 offences1306
Anti-social behaviour1025
Public order558
Other theft505
Shoplifting210

school Local Schools

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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.5 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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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.1 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • New Look0.9 km
  • + 91 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.8 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant1.0 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
  • Beerd0.9 km
  • Ashley House0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • Sidings Bristol1.0 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Central Chambers0.1 km
  • O'Neills0.0 km
  • The Bay Horse0.4 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

403 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
  • Casa Brasil0.9 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
  • + 398 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Banh Wagon0.4 km
  • Chori Bandits0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Ding Sing0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco Metro0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads1.1 km
  • Bedminster1.5 km
  • Clifton Down1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Baldwin Street0.1 km
  • The Centre0.1 km
  • The Centre0.1 km
  • The Centre0.1 km
  • The Centre0.1 km