BS6 5BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Stokes Croft in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS6 5BG offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00174289 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS6 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS6 5BG.
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33
£ 0 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BG 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
No single demographic signal dominates BS6 5BG — age 33, 27% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BG. The average age is 32.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS6 5BG is above average at 98 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
The Dolphin School
Montpelier High School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Cabot Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Fairlawn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- New Look0.9 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Artist Residence0.5 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.9 km
- Ashley House0.5 km
- Brigstocke Hostel0.2 km
- Travel Inn Metro0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.9 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.8 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.9 km
- Casa Brasil0.9 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.9 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 169 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.8 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Reel Soul0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- The Green Melon0.6 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.3 km
- Redland0.8 km
- Clifton Down1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nine Tree Hill0.1 km
- Nine Tree Hill0.1 km
- Brigstocke Road0.3 km
- Brigstocke Road0.3 km
- Brunswick Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BG · Data under Open Government Licence