BS1 6RQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Burton Close, 0.6km from Cathay in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS1 6RQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 6RQ are sourced from Output Area E00074009 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURTON CLOSE, BS1 6RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTON CLOSE, BS1 6RQ.
406
30
£ 45,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 6RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in BS1 6RQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 6RQ. The average age is 30.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 6RQ are high at 191 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
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Southville Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Londis York Road0.5 km
- Dr Burnorium's Hot Sauce Emporium0.9 km
- Eat A Pitta0.9 km
- Krakus0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Novotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel0.9 km
- Brooks Guest House0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Sidings Bristol0.5 km
- The Bridge Inn0.9 km
- The Loco Klub0.6 km
- 30 mins0.9 km
- Blame Gloria1.0 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
223 nearby- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Eurest Shop - Bank of Ireland0.8 km
- Freedog0.6 km
- Royal Bank of Scotland Staff Canteen0.9 km
- The Backroom Bakery0.5 km
- + 218 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Low and Slow Bristol0.9 km
- My Best Grill0.8 km
- Street Wraps0.8 km
- BC DINER0.9 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.6 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.7 km
- Bedminster0.8 km
- Parson Street2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Redcliff Hill0.0 km
- Redcliff Hill0.0 km
- Redcliff Hill0.0 km
- Prewett Street0.1 km
- Ship Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS16RQ · Data under Open Government Licence