Postcode BS5 0BJ 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 130.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Lawrence Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Netham Park.
Barton Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Barton Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from BS5 0BJ.
Barton Hill near BS5 0BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lawrence Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Lawrence Hill |
| 0.7 mi | Stapleton Road | N/A | Walking directions to Stapleton Road |
| 0.9 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Netham Park | Large | Walking directions to Netham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Newtown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Newtown Park |
| 0.1 mi | Gaunts Ham Park | Small | Walking directions to Gaunts Ham 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 0BJ.
In the BS5 0BJ postcode area, located within Barton Hill, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gelle Mini Shop | 190 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DR | Walking directions to Gelle Mini Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Prime Mini Mart | 141 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0BT | Walking directions to Prime Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Iftin Express | Lincoln Street, Bristol, City of, BS5 0AF | Walking directions to Iftin Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Earl Russell Way, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Albercik International Minimarket | Jane Street, Bristol, City of, BS5 9JD | Walking directions to Albercik International Minimarket |
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 BS5 0BJ, 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 BS5 0BJ records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 BS5 0BJ 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 BS5 0BJ, including The City Academy Bristol (Good), Snowdon Village (Good) and Barton Hill Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS5 0BJ is Lawrence Hill, about 148 m away.
BS5 0BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,023 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 BS5 0BJ 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.