BS1 2AS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Tankard's Close 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 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (368 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00178114 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 2AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 2AS.
725
22
£ 0 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 2AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 22 years average age and 55% private renter occupancy, BS1 2AS is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 2AS. The average age is 22.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 2AS are high at 368 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
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Cotham School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.7 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- Ashley House0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
- Phoenix Public House0.8 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Brass Pig0.9 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
375 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.6 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
- Casa Brasil0.6 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
- + 370 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Bubbleology0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.3 km
- My Best Grill0.4 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Ding Sing0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
- Montpelier1.3 km
- Redland1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rupert Street0.0 km
- Rupert Street0.0 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
- Broadmead0.1 km
- Broadmead0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS12AS · Data under Open Government Licence