BS1 6DQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Cathay in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00174316 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 6DQ.
265
25
£ 45,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS1 6DQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 6DQ. The average age is 25.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 6DQ are high at 197 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Hannah More Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Londis York Road0.6 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.6 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.9 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.1 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.6 km
- Brooks Guest House0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Phoenix Public House0.9 km
- Sidings Bristol0.3 km
- The Bridge Inn0.4 km
- The Loco Klub0.4 km
- 30 mins0.6 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.8 km
- Casa Brasil0.8 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.8 km
- + 315 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Bubbleology0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.6 km
- My Best Grill0.5 km
- Street Wraps0.5 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Ding Sing0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.5 km
- Bedminster1.3 km
- Lawrence Hill1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Temple Meads Stn0.2 km
- Temple Way0.2 km
- Temple Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS16DQ · Data under Open Government Licence