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BS5 0BF

Vestry Lane

Lawrence Hill

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Overview

Postcode BS5 0BF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
393
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% 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 road, approximately 266 ft away from BS5 0BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Meads near BS5 0BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 0BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill
0.7 mi

Stapleton Road

N/A

Walking directions to Stapleton Road
0.7 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 0BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.3 miNewtown ParkMediumWalking directions to Newtown Park
0.3 miLawrence Hill RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Lawrence Hill Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
4,641.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
159.31(+377%)
Shoplifting
80.44(+1117%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.33(+358%)
Public order
66.38(+915%)
Other theft
43.73(+677%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
45.49%
African
46
18.85%
Other White
42
17.21%
Caribbean
12
4.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
4.1%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
49.33%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.56%
No qualifications
32
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
40.71%
Social rents from council
42
30%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.57%
Owns outright
10
7.14%
Other social rented
6
4.29%
Total households: 140

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 0BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 0BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025Flat 6, Vestry Hall, Vestry Lane, Bristol, BS5 0BFFlatsLeasehold£220,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 16, Vestry Hall, Vestry Lane, Bristol, BS5 0BFFlatsLeasehold£240,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 12, Vestry Hall, Vestry Lane, Bristol, BS5 0BFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
05 Sept 20255, Saints Court, Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0EETerracedLeasehold£421,000
30 Jun 202515, Saints Court, Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0EEFlatsLeasehold£232,500

Schools

In the BS5 0BF postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 0BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryEaston Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 0BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 0BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMalik's20-26 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0QXWalking directions to Malik's
0.1 miA.S. Shopping PrecinctEaston Way, Bristol, City of, BS5 0RAWalking directions to A.S. Shopping Precinct
0.2 miUnited Supermarket66-68 Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0RBWalking directions to United Supermarket
0.2 miBudgens85-107 Newfoundland Circus, Bristol, BS2 9LUWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miOld Market Express60 West Street, St Philip's, Bristol, BS2 0BLWalking directions to Old Market Express

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 BS5 0BF, 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 054DE01033358
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2009-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 0BF

Is BS5 0BF (Temple Meads) safe?

The area around BS5 0BF 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.

What is the average house price near BS5 0BF?

The median sale price around BS5 0BF 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 BS5 0BF?

There are 20 schools close to BS5 0BF, including St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Easton Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 0BF?

The closest station to BS5 0BF is Lawrence Hill, about 962 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 0BF?

BS5 0BF 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).

Who represents BS5 0BF (Temple Meads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 0BF 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.