Postcode BS2 0SW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sparke Evans Park.
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.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS2 0SW.
Temple Meads near BS2 0SW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.7 mi | Lawrence Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Lawrence Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sparke Evans Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sparke Evans Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Dings Park | Small | Walking directions to The Dings Park |
| 0.5 mi | Higham Green | Small | Walking directions to Higham Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £470,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 46 | £339,000 | £352 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £330,000 | £383 |
| Flats | 62 | £238,750 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0SW.
In the BS2 0SW postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 0SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Deliveroo | 21-22 Oxford Street, Bristol, BS2 0QT | Walking directions to Deliveroo |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | St Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | 11 Eleven | 127-129 Queen Ann Road, Saint Philips, Bristol, BS5 9TJ | Walking directions to 11 Eleven |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Saint Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | St Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 BS2 0SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shona Jemphrey
Lawrence Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Yassin Hassan Mohamud
Lawrence Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Kerry McCarthy
Bristol East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS2 0SW 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.
The median sale price around BS2 0SW in Temple Meads is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS2 0SW, including St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre (Good), Barton Hill Academy and Barton Hill Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS2 0SW is Bristol Temple Meads, about 745 m away.
BS2 0SW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS2 0SW 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).
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.