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BS5 0BX

Lawrence Hill

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS5 0BX 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 Upper Easton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Easton is £43,955 per year. The nearest station is Lawrence Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Newtown Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Upper Easton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Upper Easton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Upper Easton is £43,955 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from BS5 0BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Easton near BS5 0BX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 0BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill
0.6 mi

Stapleton Road

N/A

Walking directions to Stapleton Road
0.9 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 0BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNewtown ParkMediumWalking directions to Newtown Park
0.1 miGaunts Ham ParkSmallWalking directions to Gaunts Ham Park
0.2 miLawrence Hill RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Lawrence Hill Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
580
Population density
3,419.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.78(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.82(+180%)
Public order
23.07(+253%)
Other theft
14.78(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+89%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
157
27.16%
British
110
19.03%
Pakistani
67
11.59%
Other White
50
8.65%
Caribbean
47
8.13%
Total population: 578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
124
28.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
107
24.21%
Level 3 (A level)
69
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
61
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 442

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
34.63%
Other social rented
49
21.21%
Social rents from council
48
20.78%
Owns with a mortgage
27
11.69%
Owns outright
15
6.49%
Total households: 231

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 0BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 0BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 2025Flat 2, Tempera, 152, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DNFlatsLeasehold£129,000
19 May 20266, Brentry Avenue, Bristol, BS5 0DLTerracedFreehold£375,500
20 Mar 202635, Brentry Avenue, Bristol, BS5 0DLTerracedFreehold£342,000
04 Feb 202514, Brentry Avenue, Bristol, BS5 0DLTerracedFreehold£334,280
22 May 202617, City View Apartments, Chancery Street, Bristol, BS5 0AAFlatsLeasehold£179,000

Schools

In the BS5 0BX postcode area, located within Upper Easton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 0BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe City Academy BristolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSnowdon VillageFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEaston Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 0BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrime Mini Mart141 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0BTWalking directions to Prime Mini Mart
0.1 miGelle Mini Shop190 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0DRWalking directions to Gelle Mini Shop
0.1 miIftin ExpressLincoln Street, Bristol, City of, BS5 0AFWalking directions to Iftin Express
0.1 miLidlEarl Russell Way, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0BTWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAlbercik International MinimarketJane Street, Bristol, City of, BS5 9JDWalking directions to Albercik International Minimarket

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 0BX, 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)Upper EastonE02006888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 055BE01014653
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 0BX

Is BS5 0BX (Upper Easton) safe?

The area around BS5 0BX records about 158 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 0BX?

The median sale price around BS5 0BX in Upper Easton is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 0BX?

There are 19 schools close to BS5 0BX, including The City Academy Bristol (Good), Snowdon Village (Good) and Easton Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 0BX?

The closest station to BS5 0BX is Lawrence Hill, about 169 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 0BX?

BS5 0BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 743 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS5 0BX (Upper Easton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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