Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS5 6LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS5 6LR.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 6LR 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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BS5 6LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BS5 6LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Greenbank in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 6LR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 BS5 6LR are sourced from Output Area E00073607 (shared with 6 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 6LR. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BS5 6LR is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences193
Other theft102
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order57
Vehicle crime38

school Local Schools

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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils0.2 km
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Glenfrome Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.9 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Fairfield High School

Good1069 pupils1.2 km
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School

Good127 pupils1.2 km
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St Werburgh's Primary School

Good381 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Rajani Superstore1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Eastville Park SS0.2 km
  • Averay Road Premier0.7 km
  • BAM Store + Space0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • One The Nursery0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Greenbank Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.2 km
  • The Greenbank Pub0.7 km
  • The Black Swan0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Cafe Kino0.8 km
  • Cafe Mar Bar0.5 km
  • Carol's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Toff's Pasta0.8 km
  • Dragons Delicacy1.0 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • BristoL’eclair0.8 km
  • Carribbeanfix0.5 km
  • Inner Fire0.5 km
  • Deliveroo SP Ltd1.0 km
  • Koh Thai1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Alfu International0.7 km
  • Dunya Supermarket0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Wai Yee Hong Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road0.9 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.7 km
  • Montpelier2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Royate Hill0.3 km
  • Royate Hill0.3 km