Postcode BS1 5US is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside area 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 median sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside is £336,500 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £263,750 and £388,750. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least 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 193 ft away from BS1 5US.
University & Brandon Hill near BS1 5US 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
| 0.2 mi | College Green | Small | Walking directions to College Green |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 (about £460 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,090,000 | £531 |
| Terraced | 9 | £515,000 | £411 |
| Flats | 69 | £330,000 | £462 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £470,000 |
| 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 | £332,500 | £507,500 |
| 2026 | £337,500 | £725,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £358 |
| 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 | £474 | £447 |
| 2026 | £458 | £456 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 9, York Place, Bristol, BS1 5UT | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 11, Partition Street, Bristol, BS1 5QJ | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 27, Partition Street, Bristol, BS1 5QJ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 11, Lower College Street, Bristol, BS1 5QL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 7, Lower College Street, Bristol, BS1 5QL | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the BS1 5US postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Bristol Cathedral Choir School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cathedral Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Queen Elizabeth's Hospital | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS1 5US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Clements Convenience | 87 Saint Georges Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UR | Walking directions to Clements Convenience |
| 0.1 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 5US, 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 5US 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 5US in Hotwells and Harbourside is £336,500 (about £460 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BS1 5US, including Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS1 5US is Bedminster, about 1,471 m away.
BS1 5US scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,766 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 5US is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (Green Party).