Denmark Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 5DQ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denmark Street, Bristol, BS1 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 4XG, BS1 5SH, BS1 5SP, BS1 5DS, BS1 5EE, BS1 5TB, BS1 5DT, BS1 5HH, BS1 4AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 5DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 53.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 43.9% | 46.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS1 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 81% | 96.2% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 58.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 2.8% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -41.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -8.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 56.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS1 5DQ this area, 0.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.8% | 75.8% | 42.0% | 16.9% | 58.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 17.2% | -32.2% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 71.7% | 66.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 67.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 67.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 18.4% | 10.0% | 1.9% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 15.8% | 46.2% | -30.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denmark Street was 633.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denmark Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 46th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 324.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Denmark Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £309,600 | 2022-06-08 | £304,174 |
| Flat 2 25 Denmark Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2020-09-04 | £274,315 |
| Flat 1 25 Denmark Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-03-23 | £189,691 |
| 10 - 11 Denmark Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £12,500 | 2018-12-21 | £14,064 |
| Apartment 5 25 Denmark Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-07-20 | £219,487 |
BS1 5DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 5DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 1174 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 265 |
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's on the Mount Church of England Primary School Park Lane , St. Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | 1out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Church of England Primary School Queen's Parade , Brandon Hill BS1 5XJ | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 879 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciao | First Second And Third Floor, 10-11 Denmark Street | 1 yd | |
| Trailblazer | 3 Denmark Street | 1 yd | |
| Nice Spice | 24 Denmark Street | 1 yd | |
| Hat Bistro | 5 Denmark Street | 8 yd | |
| Bombay Boulevard | 4 Denmark Street | 8 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke and Mirrors | 8 Denmark Street | 8 yd | |
| The Drawbridge | 14-16 St Augustines Parade | 48 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | Greenhouse, 37 College Green | 80 yd | |
| O'Neills | 7-9 Baldwin Street | 184 yd | |
| NQ64 | 14-16 Baldwin Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Fish Bar | 9 Denmark Street | 8 yd | |
| Quigleys | 5 St Augustines Parade | 23 yd | |
| BC DINER | 4 St Augustines Parade | 23 yd | |
| Miss Millie's Fried Chicken | 5 St Augustines Parade | 23 yd | |
| M&M Kebabs & Burgers | 3 St Augustines Parade | 23 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 620 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 745 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 804 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 154 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 255 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 490 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.