BS6 5AD is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.4km from Montpelier in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS6 5AD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £487k, down 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00074088 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, BS6 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, BS6 5AD.
550
28
£ 67,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS6 5AD is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 59% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5AD. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 465,500
12 sales · Mean £ 424,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS6 5AD is moderate at 53 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
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Fairlawn Primary School
Sefton Park Junior School
Sefton Park Infant School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- St Werburghs City Farm Cafe1.0 km
- Bana Dessert1.0 km
- Cafe Dream0.8 km
- Devs Kerala0.8 km
- Lona Grill House & Juice Bar0.9 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Houria CIC1.0 km
- Bristol Council Welcome Spaces0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Rita's Takeaway0.9 km
- Emmeline Ltd1.0 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Chocolatier0.8 km
- D G Meats0.8 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets0.9 km
- Fresh Everyday0.9 km
- Joe's Bakery0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Alchemy 1980.8 km
- Bristol County Conservative Club1.0 km
- LD's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- The Sportsman & Annexe Inn1.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brigstocke Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.4 km
- Redland0.6 km
- Clifton Down1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Zetland Road Junction0.1 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.2 km
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.2 km
- Cranbrook Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65AD · Data under Open Government Licence