Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BURTON CLOSE, BS1 6RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTON CLOSE, BS1 6RQ.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean35.3%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences380
Anti-social behaviour250
Public order106
Other theft89
Criminal damage and arson69

school Local Schools

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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.9 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Park Primary School

Good409 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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