Postcode BS1 2BJ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from BS1 2BJ.
University & Brandon Hill near BS1 2BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.8 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.9 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 4 | £585,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 120 | £269,500 | £435 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £496,500 |
| 2017 | £252,000 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £610,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | — |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £251,500 | £457,500 |
| 2023 | £272,500 | £805,555 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £827,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £475,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £695,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £304 |
| 2017 | £437 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £471 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £431 | £551 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 2BJ.
In the BS1 2BJ postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 168 Oriental | Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2BJ | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0 mi | Londis | Lewins Mead, Bristol, City of, BS1 2PY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket | 2-4 Fairfax Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3DB | Walking directions to Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 37 Union Street, Bristol, BS1 2DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11-19 Wine Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 2PH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 2BJ records about 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BS1 2BJ in University & Brandon Hill is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 2BJ, including Willow Park CofE Primary School, University of Bristol and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 2BJ is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,222 m away.
BS1 2BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 2BJ is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.