Burton Close is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 6RQ 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 Burton Close, Bristol, BS1 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 6RF, BS1 6RJ, BS1 6RH, BS1 6TE, BS1 6TF, BS1 6TD, BS1 6TA, BS1 6RA, BS1 6SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS1 6RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 50.4% | 61.9% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 23.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 56.8% | 21.9% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 27.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 6RQ this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 29.2% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 27.2% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 24.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 67% | 49.5% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 83% | 65.5% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 65.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.6% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34.4% | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Close was 171.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burton Close has the 45th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 324th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 30 Plimsol House Burton Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-25 | £254,259 |
| Flat 34 Plimsol House Burton Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-03-16 | £221,496 |
| Flat 29 Plimsol House Burton Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,500 | 2002-05-06 | £71,950 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 6RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 142 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 | 1,573 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 | 1,615 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 | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,706 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 | 4,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 4,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickled Jill's Kitchen | 3 Freeling House, Prewett Street | 108 yd | |
| Yummy Oriental Takeaway | 4 Freeling House, Prewett Street | 108 yd | |
| The Cock And Tail | The Cock And Tail, Commercial Road | 153 yd | |
| Bocabar | Fermentation 1, Hawkins Lane | 154 yd | |
| Sousta Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar | 69 Clarence Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 1 Cathay | 149 yd | |
| The Golden Guinea | 19 Guinea Street | 173 yd | |
| The Little Grosvenor | The Little Grosvenor, 3 Coronation Road | 224 yd | |
| The Colosseum | The Colosseum, Redcliff Hill | 235 yd | |
| The Rope Walk Inn | The Rope Walk Inn, 5 Nelson Parade | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill Grill | 7 Waring House, Redcliff Hill | 80 yd | |
| SunRa Kitchen | 1a Nelson Parade | 264 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92 Bedminster Parade | 397 yd | |
| Masala Hut | Ground Floor, 74 Bedminster Parade | 397 yd | |
| SUSHI DAILY | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 490 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 139 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 546 yd |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 578 yd | |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 610 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 953 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 | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.