Postcode BS2 9EL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 393.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× 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 Lawrence Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
Temple Meads has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from BS2 9EL.
Temple Meads near BS2 9EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lawrence Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Lawrence Hill |
| 0.7 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.7 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Newtown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Newtown Park |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 9EL.
In the BS2 9EL postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 85-107 Newfoundland Circus, Bristol, BS2 9LU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Malik's | 20-26 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0QX | Walking directions to Malik's |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bristol, City of, BS1 3BX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Old Market Express | 60 West Street, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0BL | Walking directions to Old Market Express |
| 0.2 mi | Localz Store | 42a Old Market Street, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0EZ | Walking directions to Localz Store |
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 9EL, 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 9EL records about 393 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 9EL 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 9EL, including St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS2 9EL is Lawrence Hill, about 1,118 m away.
BS2 9EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,501 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 9EL 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.