BS1 6PW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Cathay in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lawrence Hill ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS1 6PW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BS1 6PW are sourced from Output Area E00074002 (shared with 110 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 6PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 6PW.
303
39
£ 45,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 6PW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS1 6PW has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 6PW. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 6PW are high at 161 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
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Hannah More Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hillcrest Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Londis York Road0.2 km
- Bam Tuk1.0 km
- Better Food Company0.9 km
- Merchants News1.0 km
- Parth Food & Wine Ltd1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.9 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.4 km
- Youth Hostel Association1.0 km
- Brooks Guest House1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Temple Meads0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Sidings Bristol0.1 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- The Loco Klub0.1 km
- The Louisiana0.9 km
- Thekla0.8 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Eurest Shop - Bank of Ireland0.4 km
- Freedog0.3 km
- Royal Bank of Scotland Staff Canteen0.5 km
- The Backroom Bakery0.5 km
- + 116 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bedminster Grill1.0 km
- Can can pizza1.0 km
- SUSHI DAILY1.0 km
- Crepe and Coffee1.0 km
- My Best Grill1.0 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.2 km
- Bedminster1.2 km
- Lawrence Hill1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Meads Stn0.0 km
- Temple Meads Stn0.1 km
- Temple Meads Stn0.2 km
- Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station0.2 km
- Temple Meads Stn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS16PW · Data under Open Government Licence