BS5 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chancery Street, 0.3km from Barton Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS5 0AA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 27.7% year-on-year. 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 BS5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00174251 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANCERY STREET, BS5 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANCERY STREET, BS5 0AA.
552
31
£ 37,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 0AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BS5 0AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 0AA. The average age is 30.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 178,500
44 sales · Mean £ 183,890
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 0AA is above average at 90 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
Barton Hill Academy
Snowdon Village
Easton Church of England Academy
The City Academy Bristol
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Bannerman Road Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Occult Box0.5 km
- Albercik Food0.5 km
- Alaso Halaal Butcher0.4 km
- ALL EN's Food Store0.5 km
- Barton Hill Supermarket0.3 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Avonvale Bowls Club0.9 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.8 km
- Chelsea Inn0.9 km
- St Annes Board Mill Social Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Alibaba's Grill House0.6 km
- Assisi Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe0.4 km
- Bristol Refugee Rights0.3 km
- Cafe Conscious0.5 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Back Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
- Easton Takeaway1.0 km
- Gold Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Hamblins0.6 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Croydon Street0.3 km
- Croydon Street0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Croydon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS50AA · Data under Open Government Licence