BS6 is a postcode district in Bristol, City of, South West, covering 780 active and 263 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS6 (49%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (12%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS6 are around £608k, up 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS6 at 224 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, BS6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS6 postcode area.
33,721
36
£ 55,740 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS6's 50% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £608k. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Montpelier High School
Cotham School
The Dolphin School
Westbury Park School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Kellaway Pharmacy
- Cotham Pharmacy
- Tesco Express
- Texaco Londis Redland
- 11Eleven
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ardagh Sports Club
- Bishops Tavern
- Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol
- Bristol Arrow Bowling Club
- Cadbury Kitchen
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- 1b Pitville
- ACHARI Indian Kitchen
- ALFA Training Lunch Club
- Arches Indian Fast Food
- Asian Spicy
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- The Green Melon
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Big Bite
- Bristol Kebab House
- Chandos Fish Bar
- Chans Chow
- Chilli Bellies
- + 16 more
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Area Profile: BS6 · Data under Open Government Licence