BS6 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Effingham Road, 0.3km from Montpelier in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For families considering a move, BS6 5BH represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £926k, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00074108 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5BH.
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£ 67,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BS6 5BH's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £926k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BH. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 920,000
2 sales · Mean £ 920,000
Semi-Detached
£ 800,000
5 sales · Mean £ 856,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5BH 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
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Fairlawn Primary School
Sefton Park Junior School
Sefton Park Infant School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- St Pauls Pizza Cafe0.9 km
- Chocolatier0.8 km
- D G Meats0.8 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets0.9 km
- Fresh Everyday0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Miners Arms0.9 km
- Alchemy 1980.8 km
- Bristol County Conservative Club0.9 km
- LD's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Napolita1.0 km
- St Werburghs City Farm Cafe0.8 km
- The Bristol Climbing Academy0.9 km
- The Food Lab Bristol0.9 km
- Bana Dessert0.9 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Houria CIC0.8 km
- Bristol Council Welcome Spaces0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Rita's Takeaway0.9 km
- Banh Wagon1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- The Green Melon0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brigstocke Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.4 km
- Redland0.7 km
- Stapleton Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.2 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.3 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.3 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BH · Data under Open Government Licence