BS5 8AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.5km from Redfield in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George West ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00074174 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, BS5 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, BS5 8AQ.
417
34
£ 43,900 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 8AQ 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. BS5 8AQ combines 70% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8AQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 162,500
16 sales · Mean £ 161,400
Terraced
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 8AQ is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
Summerhill Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summerhill Infant School
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
The City Academy Bristol
Snowdon Village
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Avon Convenience Store0.4 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.8 km
- EFS Food Plus0.3 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Hudds Hill Corner Store0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- St George Labour Club0.2 km
- The Dark Horse0.3 km
- The Fire Engine0.3 km
- The Mechanics Arms0.8 km
- The Pied Horse0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.5 km
- Fountain Cafe0.2 km
- Laila0.3 km
- Negril Island0.1 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.1 km
- Curry Mahal0.0 km
- Curry Raj0.1 km
- Delhi Flavour0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill1.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Northcote Road0.0 km
- Seneca Street0.1 km
- Northcote Road0.1 km
- Blackswarth Road0.3 km
- Blackswarth Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58AQ · Data under Open Government Licence