BS5 9BZ is a mixed residential area on Derby Street, 0.1km from Redfield in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George West ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS5 9BZ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 9BZ are sourced from Output Area E00074181 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY STREET, BS5 9BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY STREET, BS5 9BZ.
383
42
£ 43,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 9BZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates BS5 9BZ — age 42, 44% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 9BZ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 9BZ is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The City Academy Bristol
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
Snowdon Village
Summerhill Academy
Bannerman Road Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Avon Convenience Store0.8 km
- EFS Food Plus0.1 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.3 km
- Karpaty Market0.5 km
- L'Amour Living0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- St George Labour Club0.6 km
- The Dark Horse0.1 km
- The Fire Engine0.1 km
- Queens Head0.9 km
- The Jolly Roger0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.5 km
- Fountain Cafe0.6 km
- Laila0.1 km
- Negril Island0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
- Curry Mahal0.4 km
- Curry Raj0.5 km
- Delhi Flavour0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.8 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Blackswarth Road0.1 km
- Blackswarth Road0.1 km
- Blackswarth Road0.2 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
- Terrell Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS59BZ · Data under Open Government Licence