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Overview

Postcode BS2 0GS is located in an urban city, within the Lawrence Hill ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Temple Meads area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.8 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 Temple Meads is £54,132 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
287
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Temple Meads has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from BS2 0GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Meads near BS2 0GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS2 0GS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.9 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS2 0GS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.5 miNewtown ParkMediumWalking directions to Newtown Park
0.4 miThe Dings ParkSmallWalking directions to The Dings Park

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
6,849.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.31(+242%)
Anti-social behaviour
83.5(+460%)
Public order
46.22(+607%)
Other theft
36.78(+553%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.36(+260%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
37.42%
Chinese
112
22.9%
Other White
56
11.45%
Indian
25
5.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
3.27%
Total population: 489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
240
52.06%
Level 3 (A level)
159
34.49%
No qualifications
23
4.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
3.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
2.39%
Total 16+ residents: 461

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
39.82%
Other social rented
38
33.63%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.58%
Shared ownership
5
4.42%
Social rents from council
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Lawrence Hill

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £332K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Lawrence Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lawrence Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£470,000£239
Terraced46£339,000£352
Semi-Detached1£330,000£383
Flats62£238,750£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lawrence Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawrence Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,500£216,000£235,000
2017£200,000£200,000£253,750
2018£200,000£235,000£265,000
2019£195,000£207,000£241,000
2020£217,000£238,500£264,780
2021£200,000£296,000£303,000
2022£225,000£325,000£336,500
2023£247,750£326,000£340,000
2024£227,500£362,500£350,000
2025£236,250£340,000£340,000
2026£235,000£343,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawrence Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawrence Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£271£247
2017£349£221£244
2018£356£235£270
2019£376£238£259
2020£362£267£287
2021£367£327£306
2022£408£381£338
2023£418£315£336
2024£382£337£350
2025£403£363£353
2026£394£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lawrence Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lawrence Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 20259, Christopher Thomas Court, Old Bread Street, Bristol, BS2 0FFFlatsLeasehold£196,000
30 Mar 202622, The Refinery, Jacob Street, Bristol, BS2 0HSFlatsLeasehold£176,950
31 Jul 2025Flat 5, Castle Court South, 5, New Hawkins Street, Bristol, BS2 0GBFlatsLeasehold£90,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 16, Castle Court South, 5, New Hawkins Street, Bristol, BS2 0GBFlatsLeasehold£280,000
27 Mar 2025113, Jacob Street, Bristol, BS2 0FZTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the BS2 0GS postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS2 0GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHannah More Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryRosemary Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 0GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS2 0GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMcColl's1 Temple Way, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS2 0BYWalking directions to McColl's
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalAvon Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0GHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miThe organic storeOld Market Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0ERWalking directions to The organic store
0.2 miLocalz Store42a Old Market Street, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0EZWalking directions to Localz Store
0.2 mi7 - 11 local supermarket39 Midland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0JTWalking directions to 7 - 11 local supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS2 0GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shona Jemphrey

Lawrence Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Yassin Hassan Mohamud

Lawrence Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Kerry McCarthy

Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol EastE14001132
WardLawrence HillE05010907
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Temple MeadsE02006887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 054BE01033353
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2021-05-01

Frequently asked questions about BS2 0GS

Is BS2 0GS (Temple Meads) safe?

The area around BS2 0GS records about 287 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BS2 0GS?

The median sale price around BS2 0GS in Temple Meads is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS2 0GS?

There are 20 schools close to BS2 0GS, including Hannah More Primary School (Good), Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS2 0GS?

The closest station to BS2 0GS is Bristol Temple Meads, about 554 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS2 0GS?

BS2 0GS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS2 0GS (Temple Meads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS2 0GS is Kerry McCarthy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shona Jemphrey (Green Party) and Yassin Hassan Mohamud (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.