BS1 1RU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Baldwin Street, 0.3km from Bristol in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 1RU offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (386 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 1RU are sourced from Output Area E00174296 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDWIN STREET, BS1 1RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWIN STREET, BS1 1RU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS1 1RU 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. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 1RU. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 153,500
10 sales · Mean £ 154,660
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 1RU are high at 386 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cotham School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- New Look1.0 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.9 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Ashley House0.9 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.2 km
- Brooks Guest House0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Brass Pig0.9 km
- Eldon House1.0 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)1.0 km
- Public House1.0 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
399 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.9 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser1.0 km
- Casa Brasil0.9 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Coal Grill and Bar1.0 km
- + 394 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology1.0 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.2 km
- My Best Grill0.2 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Ding Sing0.4 km
- Langyu Bristol0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Bedminster1.5 km
- Clifton Down1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Centre0.0 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- Baldwin Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS11RU · Data under Open Government Licence