Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

HEDWICK AVENUE, BS5 8EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDWICK AVENUE, BS5 8EA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences150
Shoplifting90
Public order71
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.5 km
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Summerhill Academy

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Summerhill Infant School

Good157 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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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.9 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
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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