Canada Way is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS1 6XX is located in the Hotwells and Harbourside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canada Way, Bristol, BS1 6XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 6XF, BS1 6XY, BS1 6XU, BS1 6XE, BS1 6XD, BS3 1RQ, BS1 6XB, BS3 1RH, BS3 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 6XX is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 45.1% | 40.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 54.9% | 59.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 6XX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 56.5% | 62.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 18.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 54.5% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 29% | 28.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 67.2% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 85.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 79.5% | 76.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canada Way was 246.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canada Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 193rd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Meredith Court Canada Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-11-27 | £298,530 |
| 23 Meredith Court Canada Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-15 | £215,286 |
| Flat 25 Meredith Court Canada Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-07-09 | £303,037 |
| Flat 23 Meredith Court Canada Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-10-18 | £249,042 |
| Flat 24 Meredith Court Canada Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2018-12-19 | £306,603 |
BS1 6XX 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,849 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 | 2,835 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 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , Hotwells BS8 4ND | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,550 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 | 4,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underfall Yard Cafe | Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road | 196 yd | |
| Coronation Curry House | 190 Coronation Road | 267 yd | |
| Emmeline at Spike Island | 133 Cumberland Road | 279 yd | |
| The Grain Barge | Grain Barge, Hotwell Road | 304 yd | |
| The Galley | 133 Hotwell Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Inn | The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf Water Leisure Centre, Cumberland Road | 196 yd | |
| The Avon Packet | 185-187 Coronation Road | 267 yd | |
| The Orchard Inn | The Orchard, 12 Hanover Place | 301 yd | |
| The Mardyke | 126-128 Hotwell Road | 342 yd | |
| The Ashville | The Ashville, 15 Leigh Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Pizza Company | 181a Hotwell Road | 395 yd | |
| The Willow Garden | 283 North Street | 572 yd | |
| Fishminster Pisces Ltd | 267 North Street | 635 yd | |
| Pimms Pizza Ltd | 257 North Street | 635 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 251 North Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 606 yd | |
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 1,054 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,011 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.