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.
BS6 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS6 5DF.
262
33
£ 55,000 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Dolphin School
Montpelier High School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Cotham School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cabot Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS65DF · Data under Open Government Licence