Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

CHURCH ROAD, BS5 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, BS5 8AQ.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences163
Shoplifting80
Public order64
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Summerhill Academy

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.5 km
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Summerhill Infant School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.8 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.8 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
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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