BS2 0BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Temple in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BS2 0BU has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (257 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00174249 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0BU.
486
24
£ 45,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, BS2 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0BU. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0BU are high at 257 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
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Easton Church of England Academy
Cabot Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.4 km
- Londis York Road1.0 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Artist Residence0.8 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.2 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.4 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.5 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
- Phoenix Public House0.4 km
- Sidings Bristol0.7 km
- The Bridge Inn0.3 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
245 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.4 km
- Casa Brasil0.4 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.4 km
- + 240 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Bubbleology0.5 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.8 km
- My Best Grill0.8 km
- Street Wraps0.8 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ding Sing0.7 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- Lawrence Hill1.3 km
- Montpelier1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Way0.0 km
- Temple Way0.0 km
- Temple Way0.1 km
- Old Market Str0.1 km
- Old Market Str0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20BU · Data under Open Government Licence