Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

COLWYN ROAD, BS5 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWYN ROAD, BS5 6BQ.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 6BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BS5 6BQ — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BS5 6BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colwyn Road, 0.1km from Lower Easton in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Easton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

Within the BS5 district, this postcode is characterised by a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS5 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00073574 (shared with 8 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 BS5 6BQ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian20.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.2%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 395,000

4 sales · Mean £ 357,500

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

Crime around BS5 6BQ is moderate at 57 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 offences234
Anti-social behaviour108
Public order64
Vehicle crime59
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.3 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.3 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils0.4 km
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The City Academy Bristol

Good1012 pupils0.6 km
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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils0.7 km
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Evergreen Primary Academy

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • EFS Food Plus0.8 km
  • Food 4 U Bristol Ltd0.9 km
  • Los Hermanos0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Opertive Ltd1.0 km
  • Whitehall Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 81 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Dark Horse0.8 km
  • The Fire Engine0.8 km
  • Chelsea Inn0.3 km
  • George & Dragon0.8 km
  • Kings Head0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours0.7 km
  • Laila0.8 km
  • Peng Pasta0.9 km
  • Siam Smile1.0 km
  • The Lock Up0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Delhi Flavour0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Pizza Box0.7 km
  • Spice Express0.9 km
  • Bristol Best0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • Alfu International0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road0.5 km
  • Lawrence Hill0.9 km
  • Montpelier2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bruce Road0.1 km
  • York Road0.1 km
  • York Road0.1 km
  • Bruce Road0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Road0.3 km