BS1 2ER is a lively urban neighbourhood on Broad Street, 0.5km from Tankard's Close in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 2ER offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% 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 (445 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00178056 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, BS1 2ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, BS1 2ER.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 2ER 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 2ER is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% 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 2ER. The average age is 21.6. 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
£ 220,000
7 sales · Mean £ 222,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 2ER are high at 445 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
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cotham School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Ashley House0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.8 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.8 km
- Phoenix Public House0.8 km
- The Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Brass Pig1.0 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
395 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.6 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.7 km
- Casa Brasil0.6 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.7 km
- + 390 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Bubbleology0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.2 km
- My Best Grill0.2 km
- Street Wraps0.2 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Ding Sing0.1 km
- Langyu Bristol0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Montpelier1.4 km
- Redland1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
- The Centre0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS12ER · Data under Open Government Licence