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.
HERBERT CRESCENT, BS5 6QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT CRESCENT, BS5 6QD.
259
36
£ 42,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
May Park Primary School
Glenfrome Primary School
Whitehall Primary School
The Limes Nursery School
Bannerman Road Community Academy
Fairfield High School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Greenbank Pub0.8 km
- Greenbank Bowling Club0.6 km
- Queens Head0.1 km
- The Black Swan0.8 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BS56QD · Data under Open Government Licence