BS15 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hillfields in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Hillfields ward and the Bristol East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS15 1AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS15 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00073880 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS15 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS15 1AW.
388
36
£ 41,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS15 1AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, BS15 1AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS15 1AW. The average age is 36.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS15 1AW has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Minerva Primary Academy
St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Soundwell Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Briarwood School
Bristol Brunel Academy
Two Mile Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Baker's Corner0.9 km
- Newshop1.0 km
- The Coop0.6 km
- The Hive Drop-in0.9 km
- Fishponds Convenience Stores0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cossham Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head1.0 km
- The Turnpike0.5 km
- Black Horse1.0 km
- Century's Social Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Coffee Cup0.9 km
- Eastern Spice0.9 km
- Hungry Horace's0.8 km
- I&I PIZZA1.0 km
- Jade Palace0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Redz0.9 km
- Lodge Peri Chicken0.7 km
- To's Garden0.3 km
- China Chef0.7 km
- Taste of Orient0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road3.5 km
- Lawrence Hill3.7 km
- Bristol Parkway4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland Way0.0 km
- Woodland Way0.1 km
- St Bede's Road0.1 km
- St Bede's Road0.1 km
- Market Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS151AW · Data under Open Government Licence