Fishponds Road is in Eastville, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS5 6SE 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 Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 6PQ, BS5 6SH, BS5 6PF, BS5 6SA, BS5 6PG, BS5 6SB, BS5 6SD, BS5 6PA, BS5 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 6SE 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 | 44.8% | 46% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 54% | -1.2% | 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 BS5 6SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 57% | 58.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 27.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 48.5% | 45% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 18.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 43.9% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 11% | 0.9% | -10.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 31.3% | 51.2% | 19.9% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 57.8% | 62.5% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11% | 5.9% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 13.2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 62.3% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 20.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 4.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 4% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 19.3% | 46.2% | -26.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fishponds Road was 441.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.5% higher than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fishponds Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 70th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Fishponds Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-08-04 | £196,036 |
| Ground Floor Flat 33 Fishponds Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,775 | 2022-10-17 | £212,434 |
| Upper Maisonette 33 Fishponds Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-31 | £299,502 |
| 31 Fishponds Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-05-04 | £769,954 |
| 21 Fishponds Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-29 | £165,965 |
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 1,856 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 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's Primary School James Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9US | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary Academy Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR | 1out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,217 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 | 3,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,392 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 | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 458 Stapleton Road | 113 yd | |
| City food | 537 Stapleton Road | 120 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 442-450 Stapleton Road | 175 yd | |
| Tasty Treat | 441 Stapleton Road | 176 yd | |
| The Journey | 96 St Marks Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Black Swan, 438 Stapleton Road | 175 yd | |
| The Greenbank Pub | The Greenbank Hotel, 57 Belle Vue Road | 385 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 286 Fishponds Road | 797 yd | |
| The Victoria | 40 James Street | 818 yd | |
| Chelsea Inn | The Chelsea Inn, 60-62 Chelsea Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LICK'N'CHICK'N | 452 Stapleton Road | 113 yd | |
| Poppadoms & Pickles | 537 Stapleton Road | 120 yd | |
| The Taste | 103 Fishponds Road | 271 yd | |
| Belle Vue Burger Bar | Epstein Buildings, Mivart Street | 302 yd | |
| Fish 'N Fry | 87 St Marks Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfu International | 442-450 Stapleton Road | 175 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 289 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Eastgate Road | 347 yd | |
| Wai Yee Hong Limited | Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Oriental Centre, Eastgate Road | 436 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit J, Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Road | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Eastville Park FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 966 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 1,036 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 | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.