Bristol on the map
Built-up area72.8 km² (28.1 sq mi)
Location in BristolBristol sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bristol
Bristol is a city located in the county of Bristol, in the south-west of England. It lies on the River Avon and is known for its historic docklands and maritime heritage. The city has a mix of architectural styles, from medieval buildings to modern developments, reflecting its long history as a major port. Bristol is also recognised for its cultural scene, with numerous theatres, music venues, and art galleries. The area around the BS5 postcode is part of the city’s central district, featuring a blend of residential streets and commercial premises. Public transport links are well established, with bus routes and train services connecting the area to other parts of the city and beyond. The city centre is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, and there are several parks and green spaces nearby for relaxation.
School Ratings in Bristol
Bristol is served by 273 schools. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bristol
Property prices average £403K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £341K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bristol
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bristol, with 1316 incidents logged in June 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bristol
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bristol falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Bristol
There are 54 GP surgeries within three miles of Bristol, the nearest being East Trees Health Centre (0.6 miles away).
A closer look at Bristol
The price of a Bristol postcode
A home in this city now changes hands for an average of £389,192, a figure that reflects the sheer gravitational pull of one of England’s largest population centres. That headline masks a steep internal gradient. A terraced house, the classic Bristol building block, sells for around £374,330, while a semi-detached family home pushes past £404,699. The real jump comes with space and seclusion: a detached property commands £576,033. For those looking to enter the market more lightly, a flat averages £267,315, though even that entry point tells a story of a city where demand rarely cools. Household incomes sit at an average £58,670 a year, setting the geometry of what feels reachable and what requires a longer stretch.
Scale, streets and a tight weave
The numbers reveal a city accustomed to density. Across the broad collection of postcode districts, from BS1 at the core to BS16 and BS31 at the edges, a population of 883,029 people crams into a pattern that works out to roughly 993 residents per square kilometre. That intensity fills 337,364 households, a count that speaks less to sprawl than to a tight urban grain of converted flats, Victorian terraces and compact modern blocks. The postcode map itself is unusually sprawling for a single city, BS5, BS10, BS13, BS20 and many more, each area carrying its own micro-economy while still bending toward the gravitational centre. Bristol does not read as a single homogenous sweep but as a cluster of distinct quarters pressed close together, where green space is fiercely protected precisely because the built fabric is so closely stitched.
Explore Bristol with our data tools
Free tools that work on any Bristol postcode, from house prices and council tax bands to schools and local services.
Property Prices 120,599 sales
Schools & Education 273 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the BS5 postcode area.
Household Income in Bristol ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bristol is approximately £58,670 a year before tax, 6% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £43,227. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £43,227.
Businesses in Bristol ONS 2025
There are approximately 33,631 active businesses based in Bristol, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 727 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bristol IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bristol in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Bristol 8,489 crimes · June 2026
Reported crime in Bristol is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bristol
Of the 360,973 households in and around Bristol, 64% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 21% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bristol.