Postcode BS2 0SZ 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 Barton Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barton Hill is £37,495 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.
Barton Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Barton Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barton Hill is £37,495 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from BS2 0SZ.
Barton Hill near BS2 0SZ 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Lawrence Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Lawrence Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sparke Evans Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sparke Evans Park |
| 0.4 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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 0SZ.
In the BS2 0SZ postcode area, located within Barton Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 0SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Bath Road Convenience Store | 361 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3EW | Walking directions to Bath Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Saint Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | St Philips Causeway, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 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 0SZ, 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 0SZ records about 157 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 0SZ in Barton Hill 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 0SZ, including St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre (Good), Barton Hill Academy (Requires improvement) and Barton Hill Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS2 0SZ is Bristol Temple Meads, about 852 m away.
BS2 0SZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,634 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 0SZ 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.