Lawford Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 0DZ is located in the Lawrence Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawford Street, Bristol, BS2 0DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 0DH, BS2 0FH, BS2 0DE, BS2 0DN, BS2 9DU, BS2 0DS, BS2 0DB, BS2 0DQ, BS2 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 0DZ is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.3% | 43.1% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 62.7% | 56.9% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 BS2 0DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.1% 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 | 65% | 80.1% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 42.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -32.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 4.3% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 34.3% | 52.9% | 18.6% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 9.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 3.8% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 BS2 0DZ this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 73.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 6.5% | -20.4% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 10.1% | -7.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 73.4% | 39.0% | 33.8% | 39.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73.4% | 78.1% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 76.3% | 57.8% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 18.7% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 57.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 11.8% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 11.8% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 7.6% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawford Street was 576.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.1% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawford Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 298.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lawford Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-08-20 | £101,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 654 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 | 1,509 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 | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Pennywell Road , BS5 0TJ | 1out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | 2out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Church of England Academy Beaufort Street , Easton BS5 0SQ | 2out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deocraft Cakes | 45 Old Market Street | 68 yd | |
| Grano | 48-49 Old Market Street | 69 yd | |
| The Old Market Assembly | 25 West Street | 140 yd | |
| Chido Wey | 25b Old Market Street | 165 yd | |
| 25a Old Market Cafe | 25a Old Market Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Tavern | The Volunteer, 9 New Street | 120 yd | |
| The Ill Repute | 16 West Street | 139 yd | |
| Old Castle Green | 46 Gloucester Lane | 155 yd | |
| BBB | 2-4 West Street | 162 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses, 25 Gloucester Lane | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 43 Old Market Street | 89 yd | |
| Vanoosh | 3 West Street | 139 yd | |
| M.I.S PIZZA AND KEBAB | 29 West Street | 164 yd | |
| Asia Express | 21 Midland Road | 181 yd | |
| Falafel Land | 43 West Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 427 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 509 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 776 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 806 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Hannah More Primary School NEW KINGSLEY ROAD | 413 yd | |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Absolute Health (Closed) 21-23 21-23 OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.