Ferry Street is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS1 6HW is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferry Street, Bristol, BS1 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 6HP, BS1 6LT, BS1 6LP, BS1 6HN, BS1 6HJ, BS1 6WN, BS1 6LL, BS1 6HH, BS1 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 6HW is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 35.7% | 43.4% | 7.7% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 64.3% | 56.6% | -7.7% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.6% 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 | 71.2% | 81.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 43.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 12.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -32.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 58.1% | 54.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6HW this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 79.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 1.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 2.2% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.1% | 79.6% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 45.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.7% | 81.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 76.3% | 59.1% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 10% | 18.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 59.1% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Street was 657.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.1% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferry Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 44th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 294.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Jessop Court Ferry Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2023-11-10 | £336,803 |
| Flat 7 Jessop Court Ferry Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-22 | £208,991 |
| Flat 16 Jessop Court Ferry Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-12-17 | £181,219 |
| Flat 1 Jessop Court Ferry Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-09-24 | £191,256 |
| Flat 15 Jessop Court Ferry Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-03-11 | £279,623 |
BS1 6HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 661 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,476 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 | 1,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,160 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 | 768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | 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 | 917 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 | 918 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | - not rated | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,988 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 | 5,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 5,457 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 | 768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffs | 125 Redcliff Street | 100 yd | |
| Basil & Co | Unit 24, St Thomas Street | 117 yd | |
| ClubHausHarbourside | Floating Harbour, Welsh Back | 144 yd | |
| Three Brothers Burgers Aboard Spyglass | Three Brothers Burgers, Welsh Back | 145 yd | |
| The Granary | 32 Welsh Back | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | Seven Stars, Thomas Lane | 100 yd | |
| Totos by the River | 125 Redcliff Street | 100 yd | |
| The Apple | The Apple, Welsh Back | 145 yd | |
| Llandoger Trow | Llandoger Trow, King Street | 203 yd | |
| The Old Duke | The Old Duke, 45 King Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 8 Transom House, Victoria Street | 222 yd | |
| Obento | 67 Baldwin Street | 350 yd | |
| Mothers Kitchen | St Nicholas Market, Unit 73, St Nicholas Street | 365 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 55 Baldwin Street | 368 yd | |
| Street Wraps | 57 Baldwin Street | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 637 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 734 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 753 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 146 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 687 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.