BS2 0ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Talavera Close, 0.2km from Newtown in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 60.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS2 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00174248 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALAVERA CLOSE, BS2 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALAVERA CLOSE, BS2 0ED.
189
29
£ 45,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS2 0ED 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 0ED combines 76% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 60.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS2 0ED. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
15 sales · Mean £ 226,536
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS2 0ED are high at 150 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
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
Easton Church of England Academy
Cabot Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Barton Hill Academy
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.5 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.8 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.8 km
- Phoenix Public House0.5 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- The Loco Klub1.0 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.7 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.6 km
- Casa Brasil0.6 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.6 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bubbleology0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Big Bao0.8 km
- Eat a Pitta0.8 km
- LJ Hugs Ltd0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Metro1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.9 km
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Stapleton Road1.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- Lamb Street0.2 km
- St Phillips Road0.3 km
- St Phillips Road0.3 km
- Thrissell Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS20ED · Data under Open Government Licence