BS1 6NN is an up-and-coming urban area on Redcliff Backs, 0.5km from Cathay in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, down 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 6NN are sourced from Output Area E00174277 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDCLIFF BACKS, BS1 6NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDCLIFF BACKS, BS1 6NN.
251
39
£ 45,800 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 6NN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS1 6NN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £321k. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 6NN. The average age is 39.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 321,000
8 sales · Mean £ 317,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 6NN are high at 175 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Hannah More Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme1.0 km
- Londis York Road0.7 km
- Tiger Stores0.9 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.8 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.4 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.6 km
- Brooks Guest House0.5 km
- Clayton Hotel Bristol0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
93 nearby- Sidings Bristol0.5 km
- The Bridge Inn0.6 km
- The Loco Klub0.5 km
- 30 mins0.5 km
- Blame Gloria0.6 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
314 nearby- Casa Brasil1.0 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Eurest Shop - Bank of Ireland0.6 km
- Freedog0.8 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen1.0 km
- + 309 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.6 km
- My Best Grill0.5 km
- Street Wraps0.5 km
- Urban Tandoor0.7 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Ding Sing0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- Bedminster1.1 km
- Montpelier2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Redcliffe Way0.1 km
- Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Redcliffe Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS16NN · Data under Open Government Licence