Postcode BS1 5TU is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside 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 276.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× 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 Bedminster, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.2% 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 49 ft away from BS1 5TU.
University & Brandon Hill near BS1 5TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| 1 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | College Green | Small | Walking directions to College Green |
| 0.3 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £500,000 | £478 |
| Flats | 70 | £330,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £285,237 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £489,500 |
| 2019 | £321,350 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £532,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | £319,000 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £519,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £607,500 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £575,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £417 | £343 |
| 2017 | £403 | £387 |
| 2018 | £441 | £459 |
| 2019 | £458 | £417 |
| 2020 | £458 | £403 |
| 2021 | £439 | £425 |
| 2022 | £481 | £530 |
| 2023 | £456 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £453 |
| 2025 | £475 | £451 |
| 2026 | £465 | £530 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5TU.
In the BS1 5TU postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 5TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Clements Convenience | 87 Saint Georges Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UR | Walking directions to Clements Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Canons Way, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | 168 Oriental | 52 Park Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JN | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist | 13 Denmark Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5DY | Walking directions to Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist |
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 5TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick McAllister
Hotwells & Harbourside - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 5TU records about 277 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 5TU in University & Brandon Hill is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 5TU, including City of Bristol College (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 5TU is Bedminster, about 1,465 m away.
BS1 5TU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,883 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 5TU is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (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.