Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAGGS LANE, BS2 0EB.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS2 0EB 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.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BS2 0EB is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS2 0EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Braggs Lane, 0.3km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS2 0EB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £258k. 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00174282 (shared with 2261 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0EB. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 258,000

4 sales · Mean £ 264,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BS2 0EB are high at 182 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.

Violence and sexual offences450
Anti-social behaviour232
Public order153
Other theft107
Criminal damage and arson104

school Local Schools

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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.2 km
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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.4 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.7 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Hill Academy

Requires Improvement338 pupils1.0 km
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Evergreen Primary Academy

Good133 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.6 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.6 km
  • New Look0.5 km
  • + 84 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.8 km
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.5 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.4 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.4 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Lakota Nightclub0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

145 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.5 km
  • Casa Brasil0.6 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.5 km
  • + 140 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Big Bao0.8 km
  • Eat a Pitta0.8 km
  • LJ Hugs Ltd0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Green Melon1.0 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.9 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.0 km
  • Montpelier1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • Lamb Street0.2 km
  • Thrissell Street0.2 km
  • Easton Road0.3 km
  • Easton Road0.3 km