Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ARMIDALE PLACE, BS6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMIDALE PLACE, BS6 5BQ.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences476
Anti-social behaviour280
Public order144
Other theft125
Criminal damage and arson121

school Local Schools

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The Dolphin School

Good269 pupils0.1 km
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Montpelier High School

Inadequate935 pupils0.2 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.5 km
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Cotham Gardens Primary School

Good543 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School

Requires Improvement67 pupils0.6 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Bristol Hospital Education Service

Outstanding36 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good256 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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