Bloy Street is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 6AY is located in the Easton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bloy Street, Bristol, BS5 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 6AX, BS5 6AA, BS5 6AE, BS5 6DA, BS5 6AG, BS5 6BB, BS5 6AU, BS5 6BZ, BS5 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 6AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 BS5 6AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 45.3% | 56.4% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 28.3% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 44.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 17.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 46.1% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 13.5% | 1.9% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 21.9% | 17.2% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 36.6% | 50.7% | 14.1% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 63.5% | 68.5% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 10.8% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 68.6% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 20% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 3.1% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloy Street was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bloy Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 549th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Bloy Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-20 | £313,235 |
| 34 Bloy Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2020-10-30 | £374,338 |
| 54 Bloy Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-08-26 | £174,279 |
| 50 Bloy Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2019-04-26 | £163,363 |
| 52 Bloy Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-01-19 | £184,124 |
BS5 6AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS5 6AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BS5 6AY 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 1,654 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 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 2out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary Academy Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR | 1out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 1out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Church of England Academy Beaufort Street , Easton BS5 0SQ | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah's Piri Piri Grill and Currys | 2 Roman Road | 302 yd | |
| Houria Cafe | Easton Community Centre, Kilburn Street | 315 yd | |
| Dough Heads | 86 Whitehall Road | 323 yd | |
| ALADDINS Kabab,pizza and Indian | 6 High Street | 365 yd | |
| Msala Library | 15 High Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Inn | The Chelsea Inn, 60-62 Chelsea Road | 114 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, 223 Easton Road | 354 yd | |
| The Whitehall Tavern | Whitehall Tavern, 30 Devon Road | 373 yd | |
| The Jolly Roger | 199 Easton Road | 400 yd | |
| The Greenbank Pub | The Greenbank Hotel, 57 Belle Vue Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Takeaway | 87 Chelsea Road | 158 yd | |
| Zam Zam | 10 Roman Road | 302 yd | |
| G Brothers Pizza | 2b High Street | 357 yd | |
| Alwaha Grill | 4 High Street | 365 yd | |
| La Cubana | 23 Greenbank Avenue West | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 650 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 709 yd | |
| Alfu International | 442-450 Stapleton Road | 775 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Earl Russell Way | 844 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 944 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.