Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

VENTNOR ROAD, BS5 7SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENTNOR ROAD, BS5 7SQ.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 7SQ 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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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS5 7SQ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BS5 7SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ventnor Road, 0.2km from Whiteway in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within St George Central ward and the Bristol East constituency.

For families considering a move, BS5 7SQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. 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 7SQ are sourced from Output Area E00074165 (shared with 6 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 7SQ. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.3%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 256,300

Terraced

£ 221,500

2 sales · Mean £ 221,500

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

Crime around BS5 7SQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences134
Shoplifting92
Anti-social behaviour45
Other theft40
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Speedwell Nursery School

Requires Improvement119 pupils0.4 km
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Summerhill Infant School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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Bristol Brunel Academy

Good1265 pupils0.6 km
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Summerhill Academy

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Air Balloon Hill Primary School

Good731 pupils0.7 km
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Chester Park Junior School

Good279 pupils1.0 km
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Chester Park Infant School

Good215 pupils1.1 km
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Two Mile Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement555 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Avon Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Brizzle Born & Bread0.5 km
  • Have Your Cake & Eat It0.5 km
  • Hudds Hill Corner Store0.1 km
  • Karpaty Market1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Horse & Jockey1.0 km
  • St George Labour Club0.9 km
  • St Georges Valley Cricket Club0.4 km
  • The Lord Raglan0.9 km
  • The Mechanics Arms0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Fountain Cafe0.9 km
  • Take Eat Easy0.1 km
  • First Choice Cafe0.8 km
  • Hungry Horace's0.8 km
  • Vegan Spice0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab1.0 km
  • Curry Raj1.0 km
  • Jade Garden Fast Food0.4 km
  • Marling Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Poco Deli1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • MyRadu0.8 km
  • Booker Cash & Carry Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lawrence Hill2.2 km
  • Stapleton Road2.2 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ventnor Road0.2 km
  • Ventnor Road0.2 km
  • Harewood Road0.3 km
  • Harewood Road0.3 km
  • Whiteway Road0.3 km