Effingham Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5AY is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Effingham Road, Bristol, BS6 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5AR, BS6 5AL, BS6 5AZ, BS7 9AB, BS7 9AA, BS6 5AH, BS7 9AD, BS6 5AX, BS7 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 BS6 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 57.9% | 43.4% | -14.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 45.4% | 15.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.1% | 62.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 28.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around BS6 5AY this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 7.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 73.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 39.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90% | 92.6% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 90.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 90.8% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.7% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.7% | 37.2% | 29.5% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effingham Road was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Effingham Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 35th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Effingham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2020-10-12 | £1,081,692 |
| 89 Effingham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2020-03-03 | £454,393 |
| 99 Effingham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £733,000 | 2016-12-09 | £1,067,789 |
| 89 Effingham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-10-10 | £559,278 |
| Upper Flat 81 Effingham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £446,560 | 2016-09-01 | £555,002 |
BS6 5AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
BS6 5AY 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 BS6 5AY 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,382 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 | 1,487 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 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,474 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 | 3,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,738 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Bar and Kitchen Ltd | 141 Gloucester Road | 196 yd | |
| Tincan Coffee Co | 157 Gloucester Road | 196 yd | |
| The Veggie Pote | 123 Gloucester Road | 198 yd | |
| Real Habesha Restaurant | 163 Gloucester Road | 211 yd | |
| Salkaara Street | 185 Gloucester Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerville Club | 21-23 Sommerville Road | 149 yd | |
| Grace & Flavour | 197 Gloucester Road | 215 yd | |
| Yuri Bar | 187 Gloucester Road | 215 yd | |
| Gloucester Road Ale House & Kitchen | Gloucester Road Ale House And Kitchen, 99 Gloucester Road | 231 yd | |
| Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club | Bristol Central Tennis Club, Happy Lane | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 91 Gloucester Road | 231 yd | |
| Ciao Burger | 207a Gloucester Road | 257 yd | |
| Mooboo - Bishopston | 215 Gloucester Road | 272 yd | |
| Ezo Cafe Lounge | 6 The Promenade | 376 yd | |
| Reel Soul | 4a Gloucester Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 231 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| St Bonaventure'S Catholic Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Redland Green School REDLAND COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,036 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 1,051 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.