BS2 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BS2 postcode district in Bristol, City of. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price

UK House Price Index

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
10,619

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
5

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BS2

Of 315 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BS2, band C is the most common, and 16.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 10,619 crimes around the centre of BS2 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (3182).

There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BS2 in Bristol, City of, including Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre.

The district covers the Ashley, Central, Cotham, Lawrence Hill ward areas.

Energy ratings in BS2
A
0 · 0%
B
105 · 33.3%
C
158 · 50.2%
D
13 · 4.1%
E
38 · 12.1%
F
1 · 0.3%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 315 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BS2, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Recorded crime in BS2
Violence and sexual offences3182
Anti-social behaviour1888
Public order1040
Other theft871
Shoplifting850
Criminal damage and arson650
Vehicle crime508
Burglary506
Robbery316

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near BS2

Primary

  • Rosemary Nursery School and Children's CentreGood · 0.2 mi
  • Cabot Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary SchoolInadequate · 0.2 mi
  • St Pauls Nursery School & Children's CentreNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Easton CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi

Secondary

  • Bristol Hospital Education ServiceNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • E-Act Montpelier High SchoolInadequate · 0.7 mi
  • North Bristol Post 16 CentreNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • The City Academy BristolNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • Cotham SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
Wards covered by BS2

Ashley · Central · Cotham · Lawrence Hill · Lockleaze

Common questions about BS2

What is the average house price in BS2?

We do not currently have a published average for BS2. Search a specific address for its own sale history and valuation context.

Is BS2 a safe area?

Police recorded 10,619 crimes near the centre of BS2 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 3182 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BS2 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 315 certificates from BS2, with 16.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near BS2?

5 schools within a mile of the BS2 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Bristol Hospital Education Service. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BS2 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.