Lawrence Avenue is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 0LD is located in the Lawrence Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, BS5 0LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 0LE, BS5 0LZ, BS5 0LL, BS5 0LX, BS5 6DJ, BS5 0LR, BS5 0LB, BS5 0RL, BS5 0LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 0LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 51.6% | 65.8% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 25% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 18.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 38% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% | 20.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 18.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 32.5% | 38% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 65.6% | 69.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 69.2% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 14.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.1% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 17.2% | 46.2% | -29.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 36.5% | 6.5% | 30.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Avenue was 194.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2025-04-30 | £316,078 |
| 15 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-03-31 | £332,388 |
| 41 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2023-03-16 | £365,888 |
| 3 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-11 | £339,965 |
| 21 Lawrence Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2022-10-07 | £299,542 |
BS5 0LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS5 0LD 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 913 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 | 1,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 2out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary Academy Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR | 1out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Primary School James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US | - not rated | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Church of England Academy Beaufort Street , Easton BS5 0SQ | 2out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 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 | 3,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALADDINS Kabab,pizza and Indian | 6 High Street | 98 yd | |
| Shah's Piri Piri Grill and Currys | 2 Roman Road | 123 yd | |
| Msala Library | 15 High Street | 135 yd | |
| No.12 Easton | 12 High Street | 135 yd | |
| SMBC Community Cafe | St Marks Baptist Church, St Marks Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Inn | The Chelsea Inn, 60-62 Chelsea Road | 324 yd | |
| The Greenbank Pub | The Greenbank Hotel, 57 Belle Vue Road | 377 yd | |
| Lebeq's Tavern | 199 Stapleton Road | 458 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger | 199 Easton Road | 478 yd | |
| Queens Head | 171 Easton Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Brothers Pizza | 2b High Street | 105 yd | |
| Zam Zam | 10 Roman Road | 123 yd | |
| Alwaha Grill | 4 High Street | 135 yd | |
| Fish 'N Fry | 87 St Marks Road | 231 yd | |
| La Cubana | 23 Greenbank Avenue West | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 314 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 422 yd | |
| Alfu International | 442-450 Stapleton Road | 528 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 715 yd | |
| Wai Yee Hong Limited | Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Oriental Centre, Eastgate Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 904 yd |
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 923 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 973 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.