BS6 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Armidale Place, 0.4km from St. Agnes in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 7.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00174311 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMIDALE PLACE, BS6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMIDALE PLACE, BS6 5BQ.
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82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BQ 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
With 82% economic activity and an average age of 31, BS6 5BQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BQ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,500
40 sales · Mean £ 239,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS6 5BQ is above average at 97 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
The Dolphin School
Montpelier High School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cotham Gardens Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
Cabot Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Fairlawn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- New Look0.9 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence0.5 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant1.0 km
- Ashley House0.6 km
- Brigstocke Hostel0.3 km
- Travel Inn Metro0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.6 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.6 km
- Phoenix Public House1.0 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.9 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
- Casa Brasil0.9 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 154 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Bubbleology0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.7 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Reel Soul0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- The Green Melon0.6 km
- Tesco Metro1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.3 km
- Redland0.7 km
- Clifton Down1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nine Tree Hill0.1 km
- Nine Tree Hill0.1 km
- Montpelier High School0.3 km
- Montpelier Rail Station0.3 km
- Montpelier Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BQ · Data under Open Government Licence