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BS2 0QX

Kingsland Road

Lawrence Hill

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Overview

Postcode BS2 0QX 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 192.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Newtown Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Temple Meads has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from BS2 0QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Meads near BS2 0QX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS2 0QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.6 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS2 0QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNewtown ParkMediumWalking directions to Newtown Park
0.4 miGaunts Ham ParkSmallWalking directions to Gaunts Ham Park
0.4 miLawrence Hill RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Lawrence Hill Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
831.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.01(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.58(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.36(+245%)
Other theft
20.07(+256%)
Public order
18.35(+181%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
39.37%
African
69
21.9%
Other White
38
12.06%
Other
19
6.03%
Other Black
13
4.13%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
46.44%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.15%
No qualifications
31
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
53.23%
Social rents from council
23
18.55%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.1%
Owns outright
13
10.48%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 20255, Union Road, Bristol, BS2 0LPTerracedFreehold£291,000
27 Feb 20266, Birkin Street, Bristol, BS2 0LNTerracedFreehold£390,000
29 May 20253, Birkin Street, Bristol, BS2 0LNTerracedFreehold£325,000
19 May 2025Apartment 10, Taurus House, Union Road, Bristol, BS2 0FNFlatsLeasehold£230,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 6, City Space, Barton Vale, Bristol, BS2 0LJFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

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

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

Good

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

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBarton Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 0QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS2 0QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDeliveroo21-22 Oxford Street, Bristol, BS2 0QTWalking directions to Deliveroo
0.2 mi7 - 11 local supermarket39 Midland Road, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0JTWalking directions to 7 - 11 local supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalAvon Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0GHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miOld Market Express60 West Street, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0BLWalking directions to Old Market Express
0.3 miThe organic storeOld Market Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0ERWalking directions to The organic store

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 0QX, 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 054AE01033352
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS2 0QX

Is BS2 0QX (Temple Meads) safe?

The area around BS2 0QX records about 192 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 0QX?

The median sale price around BS2 0QX 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 0QX?

There are 19 schools close to BS2 0QX, including Hannah More Primary School (Good), Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Barton Hill Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS2 0QX?

The closest station to BS2 0QX is Bristol Temple Meads, about 600 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS2 0QX?

BS2 0QX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS2 0QX 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.