Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ASHMAN CLOSE, BS5 0RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHMAN CLOSE, BS5 0RQ.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 0RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BS5 0RQ has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

BS5 0RQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Ashman Close, 0.3km from Upper Easton in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0RQ are sourced from Output Area E00074025 (shared with 20 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 BS5 0RQ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian22.7%
Black / African / Caribbean30.9%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around BS5 0RQ is above average at 124 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 offences456
Anti-social behaviour180
Public order143
Criminal damage and arson82
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Easton Church of England Academy

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

Inadequate128 pupils0.5 km
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Evergreen Primary Academy

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils0.7 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.7 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • New Look0.9 km
  • Showcase Cinema De Lux0.9 km
  • Albercik Food0.8 km
  • Alaso Halaal Butcher1.0 km
  • ALL EN's Food Store0.8 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.9 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.9 km
  • Moxy Hotel Bristol0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Phoenix Public House0.8 km
  • Chelsea Inn0.7 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • Old Market Tavern0.9 km
  • Stag & Hounds1.0 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • Frankie & Benny's0.9 km
  • Greytone Coffee0.9 km
  • + 95 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Bubbleology1.0 km
  • Easton Takeaway0.7 km
  • Panda Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pepenero0.8 km
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Dunya Supermarket1.0 km
  • The Green Melon0.8 km
  • Sonnis Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill0.6 km
  • Stapleton Road0.9 km
  • Montpelier1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Armoury Square0.1 km
  • Armoury Square0.1 km
  • Thrissell Street0.2 km
  • Lawrence Hill Depot0.2 km
  • Lawrence Hill Depot0.3 km