Chancery Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 0AA is located in the Lawrence Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chancery Street, Bristol, BS5 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 0AZ, BS5 0AY, BS5 0DJ, BS5 0BA, BS5 0AE, BS5 0BD, BS5 0BB, BS5 0DL, BS5 0ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 BS5 0AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 63.3% | 63.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 27.9% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 17.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 44.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.5% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 22% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 67.5% | 55.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 66.9% | 62.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 17% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 62.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 19.3% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chancery Street was 259.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Lawrence Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chancery Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lawrence Hill and the 177th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 City View Apartments Chancery Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-08-08 | £214,130 |
| 44 City View Apartments Chancery Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-25 | £207,996 |
| 52 City View Apartments Chancery Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-07-16 | £187,683 |
| 18 City View Apartments Chancery Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-22 | £172,645 |
| 42 City View Apartments Chancery Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-04-03 | £154,887 |
BS5 0AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 BS5 0AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Primary School Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Hill Academy Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | - not rated | 352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Hill Primary Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Barton Hill Academy Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | 2out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Hill Nursery and Infant School Queen Ann Road , BS5 9TU | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 4,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Climbing Academy Cafe | Belvedere House, Charlton Street | 114 yd | |
| Rendezvous Plus Coffee Shop | 182 Lawrence Hill | 244 yd | |
| Waamo Cafe | 200 Lawrence Hill | 296 yd | |
| Bristol Refugee Rights | 43 Ducie Road | 340 yd | |
| Maeme's Piri Piri | 10 Church Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pack Horse | Pack Horse, 166-168 Lawrence Hill | 245 yd | |
| Trinity Community Arts Ltd | The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road | 638 yd | |
| Queens Head | 171 Easton Road | 685 yd | |
| The Cider Box | Railway Arch 5, Silverthorne Lane | 692 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger | 199 Easton Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazz's Take Away | Basement And Ground Floor, 170 Lawrence Hill | 245 yd | |
| Peri Piz/Lawrence Hill Kebab House | 194 Lawrence Hill | 296 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 11-16 Dighton Street | 465 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 4, Lawrence Hill Trading Estate, Russell Town Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Gold Star Chinese Takeaway | 185 Avonvale Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Earl Russell Way | 270 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 754 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bristol Barrow Road) 1 BARROW COURT 1 BARROW COURT BARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Hannah More Primary School NEW KINGSLEY ROAD | 884 yd | |
| Netham Recreation Ground COMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Absolute Health (Closed) 21-23 21-23 OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.