Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

WATHEN ROAD, BS6 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATHEN ROAD, BS6 5BY.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 67,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS6 5BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Sefton Park Infant School

Good214 pupils0.2 km
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Sefton Park Junior School

Good222 pupils0.2 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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St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School

Requires Improvement67 pupils0.7 km
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St Werburgh's Primary School

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School

Good127 pupils0.8 km
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Brunel Field Primary School

Outstanding405 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • The Green Melon0.9 km
  • Sonnis Food & Wine0.8 km
fastfood

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