Bristol BS2 area guide
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Is Bristol BS2 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS2), recorded crime is 146% above the national average, homes sell for around £535,489 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 146% above average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£535,489
Population
44,943
Recorded crime
559.9
Schools
8
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS2 is rated high. Around 22.3% of properties (3,099 of 13,880) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 451 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (58 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 346/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 28
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 16,396
Owned 31% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 40%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS2.
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Bristol BS2: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS2 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS2), recorded crime is 146% above the national average, homes sell for around £535,489 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS2?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS2 runs at 559.9 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS2 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS2 runs at 559.9 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS2?
Homes in Bristol BS2 sell for around £535,489 on average, based on 253 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS2 is rated high. Around 22.3% of properties (3,099 of 13,880) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 451 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS2?
There are 8 schools in Bristol BS2 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS2 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS2, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS2 a deprived area?
Bristol BS2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).