BS5 8RD is a safe, established residential area on Pear Tree Lane, 0.2km from Whites Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George Troopers Hill ward and the Bristol East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS5, BS5 8RD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8RD are sourced from Output Area E00074134 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEAR TREE LANE, BS5 8RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAR TREE LANE, BS5 8RD.
306
44
£ 48,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BS5 8RD's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8RD. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS5 8RD has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
John Cabot Academy
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Beacon Rise Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Samuel White's Infant School
Hanham Abbots Junior School
Hanham Woods Academy
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Booze & Food0.4 km
- Have Your Cake & Eat It1.0 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bull Inn0.9 km
- Horse & Jockey0.5 km
- The Lord Raglan0.6 km
- Rose and Crown1.0 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.3 km
- Samroys Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Red Star1.0 km
- The Bristol Spice Factory0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- First Choice Cafe0.9 km
- Chilli Inn0.5 km
- Little Pink Cafe0.7 km
- Sticky Fingers Bakehaus Limited0.7 km
- Zest Mediterranean Restaurant0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- MyRadu0.9 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill2.9 km
- Stapleton Road3.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bryants Hill0.1 km
- Bryants Hill0.2 km
- Furber Road0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
- Kingsway Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58RD · Data under Open Government Licence