BS6 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Wathen Road, 0.5km from Ashley Down in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For serious buyers, BS6 5BY is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00073154 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATHEN ROAD, BS6 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATHEN ROAD, BS6 5BY.
377
36
£ 67,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS6 5BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £680k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BY. The average age is 36.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 600,000
5 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5BY has low crime rates — 25 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
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School
St Werburgh's Primary School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Brunel Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.6 km
- Beercosm0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Bristanbul0.5 km
- Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club0.2 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.5 km
- Grace & Flavour0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.8 km
- The Bristol Flyer0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- AREESHAZ0.7 km
- Atomic Burger0.6 km
- Bakers and Co0.6 km
- Beyond the Gate0.6 km
- Bomboloni0.6 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- The Green Melon0.9 km
- Sonnis Food & Wine0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ciao Burger0.6 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.6 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Reel Soul0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.7 km
- Redland1.2 km
- Stapleton Road1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Park0.1 km
- Ashley Park0.1 km
- Osborne Avenue0.2 km
- Balmoral Road0.3 km
- Balmoral Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BY · Data under Open Government Licence