BS6 5BJ 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS6, BS6 5BJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k, down 63.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00073163 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFINGHAM ROAD, BS6 5BJ.
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37
£ 67,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS6 5BJ combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£593k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £593k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 63.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BJ. The average age is 37.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 780,000
5 sales · Mean £ 672,900
Flat
£ 438,750
2 sales · Mean £ 438,750
Semi-Detached
£ 792,500
2 sales · Mean £ 792,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5BJ has low crime rates — 46 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
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Sefton Park Infant School
Sefton Park Junior School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Beercosm0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Bristanbul0.3 km
- Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.2 km
- Grace & Flavour0.4 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- The Bristol Flyer0.4 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- AREESHAZ0.3 km
- Atomic Burger0.4 km
- Bakers and Co0.4 km
- Beyond the Gate0.6 km
- Bomboloni0.6 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- The Green Melon0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Ciao Burger0.5 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.2 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Reel Soul0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brigstocke Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.4 km
- Redland0.7 km
- Stapleton Road1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.3 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.3 km
- Balmoral Road0.3 km
- Belvoir Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BJ · Data under Open Government Licence