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BS5 9SF

Ford Street

Lawrence Hill

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Detailed insights for BS5 9SF

Overview

Postcode BS5 9SF 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Netham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Barton Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Barton Hill is £37,495 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from BS5 9SF.

Flood risk

Low

Barton Hill near BS5 9SF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lawrence Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS5 9SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lawrence Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Lawrence Hill
0.9 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS5 9SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNetham ParkLargeWalking directions to Netham Park
0.4 miGaunts Ham ParkSmallWalking directions to Gaunts Ham Park
0.2 miBarton Hill Urban ParkSmallWalking directions to Barton Hill Urban Park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
1,544.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.49(+129%)
Shoplifting
37.45(+467%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.3(+63%)
Public order
21.51(+229%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.14(+133%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
45.64%
African
97
28.2%
Other White
40
11.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.23%
Indian
9
2.62%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.18%
No qualifications
65
24.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.67%
Owns outright
18
15.79%
Social rents from council
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 9SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS5 9SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202644, Marsh Lane, Bristol, BS5 9SDTerracedFreehold£342,500
28 Mar 202550, Marsh Lane, Bristol, BS5 9SDTerracedFreehold£332,500
08 Aug 202512, Herapath Street, Bristol, BS5 9SETerracedFreehold£180,000
18 Jul 20254, Rupert Street, Bristol, BS5 9SATerracedFreehold£360,000
01 Apr 20252, Rupert Street, Bristol, BS5 9SATerracedFreehold£217,500

Schools

In the BS5 9SF postcode area, located within Barton Hill, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS5 9SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSnowdon VillageFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBarton Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBarton Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS5 9SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS5 9SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSupermarket StoreMarsh Lane, Bristol, City of, BS5 9SBWalking directions to Supermarket Store
0.2 miSpar180 Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9SXWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miBarton Hill Market186 Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9SXWalking directions to Barton Hill Market
0.2 mi11 Eleven127-129 Queen Ann Road, Saint Philips, Bristol, BS5 9TJWalking directions to 11 Eleven
0.3 miGill Convenience80-82 Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9RPWalking directions to Gill Convenience

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 9SF, 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)Barton HillE02006889
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 056BE01014658
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS5 9SF

Is BS5 9SF (Barton Hill) safe?

The area around BS5 9SF 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.

What is the average house price near BS5 9SF?

The median sale price around BS5 9SF in Barton Hill is £270,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS5 9SF?

There are 17 schools close to BS5 9SF, including Snowdon Village (Good), Barton Hill Academy and Barton Hill Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS5 9SF?

The closest station to BS5 9SF is Lawrence Hill, about 666 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS5 9SF?

BS5 9SF 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).

Who represents BS5 9SF (Barton Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol East covering BS5 9SF 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.