Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

FISHPONDS ROAD, BS5 6PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHPONDS ROAD, BS5 6PP.

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Population

441

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 6PP 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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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BS5 6PP — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 42.4% year-on-year.

home £255,625 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS5 6PP is an up-and-coming urban area on Fishponds Road, 0.3km from Greenbank in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 6PP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 42.4% year-on-year. 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 6PP are sourced from Output Area E00174326 (shared with 7 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 6PP. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.1%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.5%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

2 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Terraced

£ 312,500

1 sales · Mean £ 312,500

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

Crime around BS5 6PP is above average at 124 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 offences267
Other theft136
Anti-social behaviour106
Public order103
Shoplifting55

school Local Schools

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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils0.1 km
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Glenfrome Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield High School

Good1069 pupils1.0 km
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School

Good127 pupils1.0 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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St Werburgh's Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Greenbank Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.4 km
  • Chelsea Inn1.0 km
  • The Greenbank Pub0.6 km
  • The Black Swan0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Cafe Kino1.0 km
  • Cafe Mar Bar0.8 km
  • Toff's Pasta1.0 km
  • Cafe 5 - Pem Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Artis Dice Pizza0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • BristoL’eclair1.0 km
  • Carribbeanfix0.8 km
  • Inner Fire0.8 km
  • Easton Takeaway1.0 km
  • Belle Vue Burger Bar0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Good Food Plus1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Eastville Park SS0.3 km
  • Averay Road Premier0.7 km
  • BAM Store + Space0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • Alfu International0.5 km
  • Dunya Supermarket0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Wai Yee Hong Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road0.7 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.6 km
  • Montpelier2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Glen Park0.1 km
  • Glen Park0.1 km
  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Boswell Street0.3 km