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.
COLWYN ROAD, BS5 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWYN ROAD, BS5 6BQ.
379
36
£ 39,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
Bannerman Road Community Academy
The City Academy Bristol
May Park Primary School
Evergreen Primary Academy
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS56BQ · Data under Open Government Licence