Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS6 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS6 5DF.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS6 5DF 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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BS6 5DF is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

BS6 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Stokes Croft in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00073439 (shared with 7 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 5DF. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS6 5DF is above average at 92 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 offences429
Anti-social behaviour280
Public order126
Other theft121
Criminal damage and arson119

school Local Schools

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The Dolphin School

Good269 pupils0.3 km
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Montpelier High School

Inadequate935 pupils0.3 km
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Cotham Gardens Primary School

Good543 pupils0.4 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils0.6 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.7 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.8 km
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St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School

Requires Improvement67 pupils0.9 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • New Look1.0 km
  • + 90 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.6 km
  • Ashley House0.4 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Beerd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
  • The Bay Horse0.9 km
  • Colston Arms (The Open Arms)0.9 km
  • The Robin Hood0.9 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

188 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser1.0 km
  • Casa Brasil0.9 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar1.0 km
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • + 183 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Banh Wagon0.9 km
  • Big Bao0.9 km
  • Eat a Pitta0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • The Green Melon0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Montpelier0.4 km
  • Redland0.6 km
  • Clifton Down1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Nine Tree Hill0.2 km
  • Nine Tree Hill0.2 km
  • Montpelier High School0.3 km
  • Montpelier High School0.3 km
  • Cotham Side0.3 km