BS6 5AA is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Road, 0.4km from Montpelier in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00074088 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL ROAD, BS6 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, BS6 5AA.
550
28
£ 67,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 28, 59% renting. BS6 5AA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5AA. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
BS6 5AA has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Montpelier High School
The Dolphin School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Fairlawn Primary School
Redland Green School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Sefton Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.7 km
- Beercosm0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Bristanbul0.4 km
- Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.3 km
- Grace & Flavour0.5 km
- Kings Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- AREESHAZ0.1 km
- Atomic Burger0.5 km
- Bakers and Co0.5 km
- Beyond the Gate0.8 km
- Bomboloni0.7 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- The Green Melon1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Ciao Burger0.6 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.2 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Reel Soul0.1 km
- Subway0.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ashley House0.9 km
- Brigstocke Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.4 km
- Redland0.5 km
- Clifton Down1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Zetland Road Junction0.1 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.1 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.1 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.1 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65AA · Data under Open Government Licence