BS5 8EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hedwick Avenue, 0.4km from Redfield in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George West ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For families considering a move, BS5 8EA represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8EA are sourced from Output Area E00074188 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDWICK AVENUE, BS5 8EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDWICK AVENUE, BS5 8EA.
231
34
£ 43,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 8EA 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
BS5 8EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8EA. The average age is 34.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 377,750
1 sales · Mean £ 377,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 8EA is moderate at 81 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Summerhill Academy
Summerhill Infant School
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
Snowdon Village
The City Academy Bristol
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Avon Convenience Store0.5 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.8 km
- EFS Food Plus0.3 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.1 km
- Karpaty Market0.2 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- St George Labour Club0.3 km
- The Dark Horse0.3 km
- The Fire Engine0.3 km
- The Mechanics Arms0.9 km
- The Pied Horse0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.6 km
- Fountain Cafe0.3 km
- Laila0.3 km
- Negril Island0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.2 km
- Curry Mahal0.1 km
- Curry Raj0.2 km
- Delhi Flavour0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill1.1 km
- Stapleton Road1.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Seneca Street0.1 km
- Northcote Road0.2 km
- Northcote Road0.2 km
- Blackswarth Road0.3 km
- Blackswarth Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58EA · Data under Open Government Licence