BS2 0BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Redcross Street, 0.4km from Temple in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (322 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 25.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BS2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00174299 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDCROSS STREET, BS2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDCROSS STREET, BS2 0BA.
291
32
£ 45,800 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 83% economic activity and an average age of 32, BS2 0BA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 25.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0BA. The average age is 31.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 217,500
15 sales · Mean £ 225,303
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0BA are high at 322 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
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cabot Primary School
Easton Church of England Academy
Willow Park CofE Primary School
The Dolphin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.3 km
- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.3 km
- Krispy Kreme0.3 km
- New Look0.2 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Artist Residence0.6 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.2 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.2 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- Travel Inn Metro0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.2 km
- Sidings Bristol0.9 km
- The Bridge Inn0.4 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
252 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.3 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.2 km
- Casa Brasil0.3 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.2 km
- + 247 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology0.3 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Banh Wagon1.0 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Ding Sing0.7 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.8 km
- Lawrence Hill1.3 km
- Montpelier1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Market Str0.1 km
- Cabot Circus South0.1 km
- Old Market Str0.1 km
- Cabot Circus South0.1 km
- Cabot Circus South0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20BA · Data under Open Government Licence