BS6 5AL is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.5km from Bishopston in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For families considering a move, BS6 5AL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £584k, up 152.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00074111 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, BS6 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, BS6 5AL.
281
41
£ 67,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS6 5AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £584k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £584k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 152.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5AL. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 627,500
7 sales · Mean £ 638,928
Flat
£ 285,000
4 sales · Mean £ 301,500
Terraced
£ 563,000
6 sales · Mean £ 561,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5AL has low crime rates — 39 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
Sefton Park Infant School
Sefton Park Junior School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Bishop Road Primary School
Montpelier High School
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
The Dolphin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Boujon Bakery1.0 km
- Pinkmans Bakery Cafe0.9 km
- Three Wise Monkeys1.0 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
- Beercosm0.1 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Burger Guys0.9 km
- Di Meo0.9 km
- Fed Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- The House Cafe0.9 km
- Zero 27 Barbering1.0 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Eden Desserts1.0 km
- Fat Rice1.0 km
- Lucky Kitchen0.9 km
- MiMeals1.0 km
- Ciao Burger0.2 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.2 km
- Grace & Flavour0.1 km
- Kings Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.7 km
- Redland0.9 km
- Stapleton Road1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.1 km
- Sommerville Road0.1 km
- Hatherley Road0.3 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.4 km
- Hatherley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65AL · Data under Open Government Licence