Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ASHFIELD PLACE, BS6 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFIELD PLACE, BS6 5BF.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS6 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, BS6 5BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.

home £227,857 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS6 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashfield Place, 0.3km from St. Agnes in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS6 5BF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 26.7% 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 BS6 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00174058 (shared with 6 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 BS6 5BF. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean30.7%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

Flat

£ 192,500

6 sales · Mean £ 191,975

Terraced

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 278,666

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

Crime around BS6 5BF is moderate at 74 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.

Violence and sexual offences343
Anti-social behaviour144
Public order81
Criminal damage and arson70
Other theft68

school Local Schools

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St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School

Requires Improvement67 pupils0.1 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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Bristol Hospital Education Service

Outstanding36 pupils0.4 km
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Cabot Primary School

Good0.4 km
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding126 pupils0.6 km
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Evergreen Primary Academy

Good133 pupils0.6 km
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The Dolphin School

Good269 pupils0.6 km
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St Werburgh's Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett1.0 km
  • New Look1.0 km
  • Showcase Cinema De Lux1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club1.0 km
  • + 81 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Artist Residence0.6 km
  • Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant1.0 km
  • Brigstocke Hostel0.6 km
  • Moxy Hotel Bristol0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Assylum Seeker Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Cosie's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Jamaican Hideaway0.7 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.9 km
  • Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
  • Prince of Wales1.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Ben's Cookies1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero at House of Fraser1.0 km
  • Coal Grill and Bar1.0 km
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • Frankie & Benny's1.0 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Super Star Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Big Bite0.7 km
  • Bristol Kebab House0.1 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Green Melon0.1 km
  • Sonnis Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Malik's Mega Mart0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Montpelier0.6 km
  • Stapleton Road1.0 km
  • Redland1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Road0.1 km
  • Brook Road0.1 km
  • Sevier Street0.3 km
  • Sevier Street0.3 km
  • Denbigh Street0.3 km