Herbert Crescent is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 6QB is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herbert Crescent, Bristol, BS5 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 6QD, BS5 6QF, BS5 6QE, BS5 6PY, BS5 6PZ, BS5 6PX, BS5 6LL, BS5 6QA, BS5 6LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 6QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 58.1% | 54.3% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 30.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 48.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 64.6% | 68.9% | 4.3% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 77.2% | 71.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 11% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 76.4% | 71.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 12.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbert Crescent was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herbert Crescent has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 623rd highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Herbert Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-19 | £311,662 |
| 11 Herbert Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-28 | £334,545 |
| 33 Herbert Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-06-12 | £281,443 |
| 61 Herbert Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-01 | £338,514 |
| 1 Herbert Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-05-26 | £327,652 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,549 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 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 1out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Primary School James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 2out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,212 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 | 4,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESS | 153 Fishponds Road | 303 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Restaurant, Eastville Park Service Station, Muller Road | 352 yd | |
| Agape House Cafe | 99 Fishponds Road | 452 yd | |
| The New Place | 119-121 Fishponds Road | 452 yd | |
| Cafe Mar Bar | 365 Fishponds Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 286 Fishponds Road | 83 yd | |
| Greenbank Bowling Club | Green Bank Bowling Club, Gordon Road | 693 yd | |
| The Greenbank Pub | The Greenbank Hotel, 57 Belle Vue Road | 877 yd | |
| The Black Swan | Black Swan, 438 Stapleton Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Wok | 167 Fishponds Road | 316 yd | |
| The Taste | 103 Fishponds Road | 452 yd | |
| Inner Fire | 367 Fishponds Road | 478 yd | |
| Carribbeanfix | 365 Fishponds Road | 490 yd | |
| Poppadoms & Pickles | 537 Stapleton Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Eastgate Road | 689 yd | |
| Alfu International | 442-450 Stapleton Road | 889 yd | |
| Wai Yee Hong Limited | Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Oriental Centre, Eastgate Road | 982 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit J, Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Road | 982 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastville Park FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 324 yd |
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Colston'S School BELL HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 916 yd | |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 989 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 | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.