Somerset Street is in Redcliffe, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 6SA 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 Somerset Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 6SB, BS1 6FH, BS1 6DD, BS1 6RY, BS1 6RX, BS1 6FF, BS1 6FJ, BS4 3DZ, BS1 6PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 6SA is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 41.9% | 46% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 58.1% | 54% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 6SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 42.4% | 62.7% | 20.3% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 17.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 22.6% | 12.7% | -9.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.9% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 45% | 19.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 28.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 29.6% | 15.1% | -14.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 8.4% | -7.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 21.6% | -26.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 51.3% | 32.1% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 79% | 67.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 82.3% | 64% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 63.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 12.6% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Street was 826.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 305.1% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 384.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 61 Yeamans House Somerset Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-11-19 | £162,443 |
| Flat 38 Yeamans House Somerset Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2012-09-21 | £143,720 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 266 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 | 1,244 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 | 1,437 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 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,088 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 | 600 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 | 600 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | 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 | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,367 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 | 4,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,736 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 | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousta Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar | 69 Clarence Road | 236 yd | |
| Don Giovanni's Restaurant | Don Giovannis, Temple Gate | 250 yd | |
| Freedog | Unit 2a-c, Temple Gate District Centre, Mead Street | 265 yd | |
| Chattertons | Thomas Chattertons House, Redcliffe Way | 280 yd | |
| Main Street Cafe | Unit 1.1, Temple Studios, Temple Gate | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidings Bristol | The Sidings, Temple Gate | 268 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 1 Cathay | 295 yd | |
| The Loco Klub | Passenger Shed, Approach Road | 344 yd | |
| The Portwall Tavern | Portwall Tavern, Portwall Lane | 442 yd | |
| The Colosseum | The Colosseum, Redcliff Hill | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill Grill | 7 Waring House, Redcliff Hill | 453 yd | |
| Philpotts Limited | 1 The Square | 580 yd | |
| SunRa Kitchen | 1a Nelson Parade | 581 yd | |
| Subway | 8 Transom House, Victoria Street | 654 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92 Bedminster Parade | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 797 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 174 yd |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 258 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Absolute Health (Closed) 21-23 21-23 OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Hannah More Primary School NEW KINGSLEY ROAD | 1,010 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 | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.