BS6 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Effingham Road, 0.5km from Montpelier in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For families considering a move, BS6 5AY represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00074111 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5AY.
281
41
£ 67,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5AY 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
BS6 5AY is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £426k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5AY. The average age is 40.9. 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: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 436,280
4 sales · Mean £ 426,140
Terraced
£ 890,000
1 sales · Mean £ 890,000
Semi-Detached
£ 733,000
1 sales · Mean £ 733,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5AY has low crime rates — 43 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
Sefton Park Infant School
Sefton Park Junior School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Bishop Road Primary School
Montpelier High School
The Dolphin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.3 km
- Beercosm0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Bristanbul0.2 km
- Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club0.2 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.2 km
- Grace & Flavour0.2 km
- Kings Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- AREESHAZ0.5 km
- Atomic Burger0.2 km
- Bakers and Co0.2 km
- Beyond the Gate0.4 km
- Bomboloni0.3 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Ciao Burger0.2 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.3 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Reel Soul0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.6 km
- Redland0.9 km
- Stapleton Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Hatherley Road0.4 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.4 km
- Ashley Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65AY · Data under Open Government Licence