BS5 6RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fishponds Road, 0.3km from Eastville, Upper in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS5 6RA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 1.6% 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 6RA are sourced from Output Area E00073608 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FISHPONDS ROAD, BS5 6RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHPONDS ROAD, BS5 6RA.
315
35
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS5 6RA 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 6RA has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 6RA. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
Flat
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,983
Terraced
£ 265,000
6 sales · Mean £ 295,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS5 6RA is moderate at 59 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
May Park Primary School
The Limes Nursery School
Whitehall Primary School
St Matthias Academy
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Glenfrome Primary School
Chester Park Junior School
Chester Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Aaren Convenience Store0.9 km
- Abibabs0.7 km
- International Butcher1.0 km
- International Food Centre1.0 km
- K D News0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- One The Nursery0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Greenbank Bowling Club0.6 km
- Pot Black Snooker Club0.8 km
- Queens Head0.2 km
- The Star0.9 km
- Wackum Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Anatolian kitchen1.0 km
- Gillians Coffee0.8 km
- Cafe Kino0.5 km
- Cafe Mar Bar0.2 km
- Carol's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BristoL’eclair0.5 km
- Carribbeanfix0.2 km
- Everyday Thai Express0.9 km
- Golden Eagle1.0 km
- Inner Fire0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.2 km
- Lawrence Hill1.9 km
- Montpelier2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royate Hill0.0 km
- Royate Hill0.1 km
- Huyton Road0.2 km
- Huyton Road0.3 km
- Eastville Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS56RA · Data under Open Government Licence