Postcode BS5 9BU 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 Lawrence Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Netham 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 116 ft away from BS5 9BU.
Barton Hill near BS5 9BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lawrence Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Lawrence Hill |
| 0.7 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Netham Park | Large | Walking directions to Netham Park |
| 0.5 mi | Newtown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Newtown Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sparke Evans Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sparke Evans 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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 9BU.
In the BS5 9BU postcode area, located within Barton Hill, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 11 Eleven | 127-129 Queen Ann Road, Saint Philips, Bristol, BS5 9TJ | Walking directions to 11 Eleven |
| 0.3 mi | Barton Hill Market | 186 Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9SX | Walking directions to Barton Hill Market |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 180 Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9SX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Supermarket Store | Marsh Lane, Bristol, City of, BS5 9SB | Walking directions to Supermarket Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Philips Causeway, St Philip's Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0SP | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9BU, 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 9BU 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 BS5 9BU in Barton Hill is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BS5 9BU, including Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Academy (Requires improvement) and Snowdon Village (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS5 9BU is Lawrence Hill, about 695 m away.
BS5 9BU 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 BS5 9BU 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.