Lewins Mead is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 2NH is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 5BT, BS1 5BS, BS1 4TR, BS1 5BB, BS1 5AZ, BS1 5BD, BS1 5AY, BS1 4SY, BS1 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS1 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS1 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 92.7% | 95.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 57.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -40.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.3% | 55.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS1 2NH this area, 0.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 67% | 68.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 52.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.7% | 68.2% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 67% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 17.7% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 67.2% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 20.3% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.6% | 0.3% | 8.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewins Mead was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lewins Mead has the 21st lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 652nd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bartholomews House Lewins Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £4,485,891 | 2015-12-01 | £5,979,097 |
BS1 2NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 2NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 629 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's on the Mount Church of England Primary School Park Lane , St. Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | - not rated | 196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | 1out of 4 | 198 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | - not rated | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Church of England Primary School Queen's Parade , Brandon Hill BS1 5XJ | - not rated | 858 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 863 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Du Vin & Bistro | Hotel Du Vin, The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead | 34 yd | |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd | 17&19 Christmas Street | 40 yd | |
| The Christmas Steps | The Christmas Steps, 2 Christmas Steps | 45 yd | |
| The Scrandit | 14 Christmas Steps | 45 yd | |
| Chance & Counters | 20 Christmas Steps | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge | Unit 4 Colston Yard | 77 yd | |
| The Bristol Beacon Level 1 and Terrace Bars | Colston Street | 98 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | The Bay Horse, 1 Lewins Mead | 113 yd | |
| The Gryphon | 41 Colston Street | 124 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | The White Lion, Colston Avenue | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chori Bandits | 14 Christmas Steps | 45 yd | |
| Banh Wagon | 12 Colston Street | 102 yd | |
| Urban Tandoor | 13 Small Street | 170 yd | |
| Taka Taka Bar | Unit 2, New Bridewell, Bridewell Street | 208 yd | |
| Fresh Bakery | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 287 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 384 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 430 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 702 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 448 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 680 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.