In the IGI this is this closest match (about 5 years out and Birstall=Balson?): -
CHRISTENING: RICH, George Christening
Sex: Male
Christening Date: 18 Mar 1827 Recorded in: Christ, Bristol, Gloucester, England
Father: Thomas RICH
Mother: Martha
Source: FHL Number 1596358 Dates: 1653-1871
Is this him in 1881?
Dwelling: 9 Moorfields Sq
Census Place: Bristol St George, Gloucester, England
Source: FHL Film 1341600 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2491 Folio 81 Page 6
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
James TOUT U 40 M Devon, England
Rel: Head
Occ: ScavengerHe died in Bristol in 1883 and this is the closest match in the census