BS2 0BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (284 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00174299 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0BQ.
291
32
£ 45,800 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0BQ 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
High employment, young population. BS2 0BQ combines 83% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0BQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0BQ are high at 284 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
Easton Church of England Academy
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cabot Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.4 km
- New Look0.3 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Artist Residence0.7 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.3 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.2 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.6 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.6 km
- Phoenix Public House0.2 km
- Sidings Bristol1.0 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.4 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.3 km
- Casa Brasil0.4 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.3 km
- + 203 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Bubbleology0.4 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.9 km
- My Best Grill1.0 km
- Street Wraps0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Ding Sing0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Lawrence Hill1.2 km
- Montpelier1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Market Str0.1 km
- Old Market Str0.1 km
- Lamb Street0.2 km
- Cabot Circus South0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence