BS1 6LH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Temple in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS1 6LH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (450 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 6LH are sourced from Output Area E00178081 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 6LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 6LH.
152
33
£ 45,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 6LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in BS1 6LH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 6LH. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 6LH are high at 450 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
Hannah More Primary School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.5 km
- Holland and Barrett0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- Londis York Road1.0 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Artist Residence0.9 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.3 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.6 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.4 km
- Ashley House1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.8 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.8 km
- Phoenix Public House0.6 km
- Sidings Bristol0.7 km
- The Bridge Inn0.2 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
331 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.5 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.5 km
- Casa Brasil0.5 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.5 km
- + 326 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology0.6 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.3 km
- My Best Grill0.3 km
- Street Wraps0.3 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ding Sing0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.8 km
- Montpelier1.5 km
- Bedminster1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Park Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Castle Park Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Castle Park Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Bridgewater House0.1 km
- Bristol Bridge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS16LH · Data under Open Government Licence