Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

DERBY STREET, BS5 9BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY STREET, BS5 9BZ.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences240
Public order87
Shoplifting82
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.6 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.6 km
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Snowdon Village

Requires Improvement31 pupils0.6 km
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Summerhill Academy

Good256 pupils0.9 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
fastfood

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