BS5 9LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morse Road, 0.3km from Moorfields in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Easton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 9LB are sourced from Output Area E00073583 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORSE ROAD, BS5 9LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORSE ROAD, BS5 9LB.
308
39
£ 43,900 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 9LB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS5 9LB's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 9LB. The average age is 38.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 296,250
14 sales · Mean £ 296,719
Flat
£ 153,930
1 sales · Mean £ 153,930
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 9LB is moderate at 81 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
Snowdon Village
The City Academy Bristol
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
Barton Hill Academy
Bannerman Road Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- EFS Food Plus0.5 km
- Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.6 km
- Karpaty Market0.8 km
- L'Amour Living0.7 km
- Los Hermanos0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- St George Labour Club1.0 km
- The Dark Horse0.5 km
- The Fire Engine0.5 km
- Avonvale Bowls Club0.2 km
- Beaconsfield Social Club0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.9 km
- Fountain Cafe1.0 km
- Laila0.5 km
- Negril Island0.7 km
- Peng Pasta0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab0.8 km
- Curry Mahal0.8 km
- Curry Raj0.8 km
- Delhi Flavour0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill0.4 km
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Edward Street0.1 km
- Edward Street0.1 km
- Heber Street0.2 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
- Orchard Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS59LB · Data under Open Government Licence