Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS1 6PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 6PW.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS1 6PW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BS1 6PW has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS1 6PW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Cathay in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS1 6PW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BS1 6PW are sourced from Output Area E00074002 (shared with 110 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 6PW. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 6PW are high at 161 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.

Violence and sexual offences157
Anti-social behaviour131
Public order60
Other theft50
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.4 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.5 km
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Hannah More Primary School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre

Good139 pupils0.9 km
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding114 pupils1.1 km
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Hillcrest Primary School

Good398 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Londis York Road0.2 km
  • Bam Tuk1.0 km
  • Better Food Company0.9 km
  • Merchants News1.0 km
  • Parth Food & Wine Ltd1.0 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Bristol Marriott City Centre0.9 km
  • Novotel Bristol Centre0.4 km
  • Youth Hostel Association1.0 km
  • Brooks Guest House1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Sidings Bristol0.1 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • The Loco Klub0.1 km
  • The Louisiana0.9 km
  • Thekla0.8 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • Eurest Shop - Bank of Ireland0.4 km
  • Freedog0.3 km
  • Royal Bank of Scotland Staff Canteen0.5 km
  • The Backroom Bakery0.5 km
  • + 116 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Bedminster Grill1.0 km
  • Can can pizza1.0 km
  • SUSHI DAILY1.0 km
  • Crepe and Coffee1.0 km
  • My Best Grill1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bristol Temple Meads0.2 km
  • Bedminster1.2 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Meads Stn0.0 km
  • Temple Meads Stn0.1 km
  • Temple Meads Stn0.2 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station0.2 km
  • Temple Meads Stn0.2 km