Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

HERBERT CRESCENT, BS5 6QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT CRESCENT, BS5 6QD.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS5 6QD 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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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BS5 6QD is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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BS5 6QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Herbert Crescent, 0.3km from Eastville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 6QD are sourced from Output Area E00073605 (shared with 5 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 6QD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

8 sales · Mean £ 280,431

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around BS5 6QD 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 offences182
Other theft99
Anti-social behaviour75
Public order58
Vehicle crime36

school Local Schools

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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils0.3 km
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Glenfrome Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Outstanding612 pupils1.0 km
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The Limes Nursery School

Good148 pupils1.0 km
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Bannerman Road Community Academy

Good392 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield High School

Good1069 pupils1.3 km
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School

Good127 pupils1.3 km
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Good1050 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Eastville Park SS0.1 km
  • Averay Road Premier0.7 km
  • BAM Store + Space0.9 km
  • Bellevue News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe 5 - Pem Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Park One Coffee and Kitchen1.0 km
  • Artis Dice Pizza0.7 km
  • CHESS0.3 km
  • Desi Eats0.6 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Greenbank Pub0.8 km
  • Greenbank Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.1 km
  • The Black Swan0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Alfu International0.8 km
  • Dunya Supermarket0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Wai Yee Hong Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Belle Vue Burger Bar0.8 km
  • La Cubana0.9 km
  • LICK'N'CHICK'N0.8 km
  • The Golden Wok0.3 km
  • The Taste0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • One The Nursery0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road1.0 km
  • Lawrence Hill1.8 km
  • Montpelier2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastville Park0.1 km
  • Eastville Park0.2 km
  • Royate Hill0.2 km
  • Royate Hill0.2 km
  • Eastville Park0.3 km