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York Road is in Easton, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 6BJ 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 York Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS5 6BQ, BS5 6BL, BS5 6BG, BS5 6BE, BS5 6BW, BS5 6BH, BS5 6BD, BS5 6BN, BS5 6EG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 6BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%50%-2.6% 51.0% -1.0%
Male47.4%50%2.6% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

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 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single56.6%60.8%4.2% 37.9% 22.9%
Married: Opposite sex28.9%27.4%-1.5% 44.2% -16.8%
Separated2.6%1.5%-1.1% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced7.9%6.1%-1.8% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed3.9%4.3%0.4% 6.1% -1.8%

Health

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 (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.3%54.3%4.0% 48.4% 5.9%
Good health34.6%31.4%-3.2% 33.6% -2.2%
Fair health10.3%10.5%0.2% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health3.8%2.6%-1.2% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1%1.2%0.2% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.8%10.3%-1.5% 18.2% -7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%7.9%-2.3% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.5%10.9%-1.6% 13.4% -2.5%
Apprenticeship3.3%1.8%-1.5% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%15.7%4.5% 16.9% -1.2%
Degree or Similar45.4%51.7%6.3% 33.8% 17.9%
Other5.6%1.8%-3.8% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.8%0%-2.8% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian1.8%3.1%1.3% 3.1% 0.0%
Pakistani3.3%3.5%0.2% 2.7% 0.8%
Other Asian0.3%0.5%0.2% 1.6% -1.1%
Black African4.6%1.4%-3.2% 2.5% -1.1%
Black Caribbean2.8%2.4%-0.4% 1.0% 1.4%
Other Black4.6%0.7%-3.9% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.1%0.7%-1.4% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%1.9%1.9% 0.4% 1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean4.6%3.5%-1.1% 0.9% 2.6%
Mixed Other1.8%2.1%0.3% 0.8% 1.3%
White70.3%78.1%7.8% 81.4% -3.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other0.8%1.7%0.9% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.6%84.4%-0.2% 83.2% 1.2%
European Union3.8%8.1%4.3% 6.1% 2.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa3.6%1.9%-1.7% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia3.8%4%0.2% 5.6% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.1%1.7%-1.4% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.8%84.2%0.4% 83.2% 1.0%
10+ Years2.3%8.7%6.4% 9.8% -1.1%
5-10 Years1.5%1.9%0.4% 2.9% -1.0%
2-5 Years4.1%3.8%-0.3% 2.2% 1.6%
Less than 2 years8.2%1.4%-6.8% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.8% 76.7% 5.1%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held9% 13.5% -4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion61.6% 37.2% 24.4%
Christian18.7% 46.2% -27.5%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim4.3% 6.5% -2.2%
Sikh2.4% 0.9% 1.5%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered9.5% 6.0% 3.5%

Safety

Is York Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 138.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% higher than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

York Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 407th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BS5 6BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on York Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for York Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS5 6BJ

Average Price
£318,282
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£330,173
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£175,584
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for York Road

Average Price
£448,937
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£521,857
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£84,338
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on York Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
20 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£391,0002025-03-24 £386,856
42 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£380,0002025-02-11 £380,000
40 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002025-01-31 £284,995
54 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£402,0002024-12-19 £411,209
62A York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002024-07-09 £193,490
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS5 6BJ

Employment

BS5 6BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee126
Part-Time Employee54
Self-Employed43
Retired33
Student (economically inactive)20
Other16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Unemployed9
Looking after home or family6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities45
Education30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Information and communication14
Manufacturing14
Financial and insurance activities13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Other11
Transport and storage7
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 462 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 1,074 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 1,786 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 1,838 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY
4out of 4 2,183 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bannerman Road Community Academy
All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR
2out of 4 422 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Primary School
Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT
4out of 4 456 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
May Park Primary School
Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE
1out of 4 707 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Evergreen Primary Academy
Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR
1out of 4 860 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US
- not rated 1,031 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH
3out of 4 722 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL
3out of 4 1,457 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
4out of 4 2,315 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD
3out of 4 2,408 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
3out of 4 2,467 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 3,832 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ
- not rated 4,836 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowdon Village
Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR
2out of 4 1,362 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL
4out of 4 1,665 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Colston's School
Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ
- not rated 1,756 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Andalusia Academy Bristol
Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA
- not rated 2,020 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Matthias Academy
Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG
3out of 4 2,356 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe 5 - Pem Kitchen Ltd37a Gratitude Road264 yd
Este Kitchen7 Greenbank Road288 yd
Shah's Piri Piri Grill and Currys2 Roman Road354 yd
Msala Library15 High Street387 yd
No.12 Easton12 High Street387 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Greenbank PubThe Greenbank Hotel, 57 Belle Vue Road293 yd
Chelsea InnThe Chelsea Inn, 60-62 Chelsea Road340 yd
The Whitehall TavernWhitehall Tavern, 30 Devon Road423 yd
The Red LionThe Red Lion, 206 Whitehall Road564 yd
The PloughThe Plough, 223 Easton Road581 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
La Cubana23 Greenbank Avenue West321 yd
Zam Zam10 Roman Road354 yd
Easton Takeaway87 Chelsea Road357 yd
Alwaha Grill4 High Street387 yd
G Brothers Pizza2b High Street399 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dunya Supermarket414-418 Stapleton Road659 yd
Alfu International442-450 Stapleton Road688 yd
Dubai Supermarket230 Stapleton Road783 yd
Tesco Express241-249 Church Road892 yd
Aldi273-279 Church Road892 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whitehall Sports Ground
JOHNSONS ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches432 yd
The City Academy Bristol
RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts699 yd
May Park Primary School
COOMBE ROAD
artificial grass pitch731 yd
Rose Green Sports Leisure
GORDON ROAD
grass pitches791 yd
St George Park
LYNDALE ROAD
tennis courts919 yd
Evergreen Primary Academy
WAVERLEY STREET
grass pitches966 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed108.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.