BS6 5AG is a safe, established residential area on Overton Road, 0.4km from Montpelier in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
Within the BS6 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00074085 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERTON ROAD, BS6 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERTON ROAD, BS6 5AG.
255
40
£ 67,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 40, BS6 5AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £582k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5AG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 633,730
2 sales · Mean £ 633,730
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5AG has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Montpelier High School
The Dolphin School
Sefton Park Infant School
Sefton Park Junior School
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Miners Arms1.0 km
- Alchemy 1980.7 km
- Bristol County Conservative Club0.9 km
- LD's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- St Werburghs City Farm Cafe0.9 km
- The Bristol Climbing Academy1.0 km
- The Food Lab Bristol0.9 km
- Avana Lounge1.0 km
- Bana Dessert0.9 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Houria CIC0.9 km
- Bishopston Fish Bar1.0 km
- Bristol Council Welcome Spaces0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Rita's Takeaway0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Chocolatier0.7 km
- D G Meats0.7 km
- Freddie's Proper Sweets0.9 km
- Fresh Everyday0.9 km
- Joe's Bakery0.9 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- The Green Melon1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brigstocke Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.4 km
- Redland0.7 km
- Clifton Down1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.2 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.2 km
- Cromwell Road Arches0.3 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.3 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65AG · Data under Open Government Licence