Jacob Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 0HS is located in the Lawrence Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jacob Street, Bristol, BS2 0HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 0EH, BS2 0EJ, BS2 0EP, BS2 0AF, BS2 0HB, BS2 0HP, BS2 0ER, BS2 0HN, BS2 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 0HS is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 51.5% | 46.4% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 53.6% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 0HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.6% 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 | 82.9% | 90.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 52.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -38.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 55.7% | 47.3% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 42.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0HS this area, 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 34.5% | 18.1% | 16.9% | 17.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 52.1% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 22.9% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 22.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 69.5% | 50.1% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -31.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 48.4% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 29.7% | 20.7% | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 48.5% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 3.7% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 33.5% | 25.7% | 1.9% | 31.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 16.1% | 0.3% | 15.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacob Street was 288.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jacob Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 139th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 The Refinery Jacob Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-18 | £284,146 |
| 2 The Refinery Jacob Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-07 | £244,159 |
| 49 The Refinery Jacob Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,050 | 2024-04-12 | £220,108 |
| 42 The Refinery Jacob Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-29 | £258,549 |
| 55 The Refinery Jacob Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-01-11 | £217,838 |
BS2 0HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BS2 0HS 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) | 267 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 330 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 | 839 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 | 1,287 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 | 1,489 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 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Pennywell Road , BS5 0TJ | 1out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Church of England Academy Beaufort Street , Easton BS5 0SQ | 2out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Hill Academy Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | 1out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 103 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange | 72-73 Old Market Street | 53 yd | |
| Fattso | 74 Old Market Street | 81 yd | |
| Chido Wey | 25b Old Market Street | 98 yd | |
| 25a Old Market Cafe | 25a Old Market Street | 98 yd | |
| Bagelicious | 24 Old Market Street | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Bar | The Three Horse Shoes, 70 Old Market Street | 53 yd | |
| Stag & Hounds | The Stag And Hounds, 74 Old Market Street | 53 yd | |
| The Punchbowl | Punchbowl, 23 Old Market Street | 98 yd | |
| Old Market Tavern | 30 Old Market Street | 98 yd | |
| To the Moon | 27-29 Midland Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 43 Old Market Street | 134 yd | |
| Asia Express | 21 Midland Road | 219 yd | |
| Vanoosh | 3 West Street | 249 yd | |
| M.I.S PIZZA AND KEBAB | 29 West Street | 315 yd | |
| Falafel Land | 43 West Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 305 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 636 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 730 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 733 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Hannah More Primary School NEW KINGSLEY ROAD | 278 yd | |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Absolute Health (Closed) 21-23 21-23 OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 206.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.