BS2 0BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Temple in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS2 0BY is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (234 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00174249 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS2 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS2 0BY.
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
BS2 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BY. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0BY are high at 234 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
85 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- Londis York Road0.9 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 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
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.8 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.8 km
- Phoenix Public House0.4 km
- Sidings Bristol0.7 km
- The Bridge Inn0.2 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
247 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.4 km
- Casa Brasil0.5 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.4 km
- + 242 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Bubbleology0.5 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.7 km
- My Best Grill0.8 km
- Street Wraps0.8 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ding Sing0.7 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.6 km
- Lawrence Hill1.4 km
- Montpelier1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Way0.1 km
- Temple Way0.1 km
- Temple Way0.1 km
- St Philip's Bridge0.1 km
- Avon Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20BY · Data under Open Government Licence