Wathen Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 5BY 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 Wathen Road, Bristol, BS6 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5DX, BS6 5BX, BS6 5DU, BS7 9BH, BS7 9BG, BS7 9AJ, BS6 5DH, BS6 5DT, BS7 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 5BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 BS6 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 52.1% | 44.4% | -7.7% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 47.4% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 58.5% | 63.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5BY this area, 5.8% 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 65.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 89.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 86.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 86.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.9% | 37.2% | 26.7% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wathen Road was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wathen Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 279th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Wathen Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-01-17 | £651,417 |
| 22 Wathen Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-01-10 | £739,440 |
| 2 Wathen Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2022-07-18 | £393,894 |
| 2A Wathen Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2022-07-18 | £393,894 |
| 27 Wathen Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-10-01 | £729,231 |
BS6 5BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5BY 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 5BY 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 977 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 | 1,355 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 | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,494 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 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,234 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 | 3,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,137 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 | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs City Farm Cafe | St Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Road | 367 yd | |
| The Food Lab Bristol | The Farm, Hopetoun Road | 439 yd | |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club | Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Nevil Road | 452 yd | |
| The Bristol Climbing Academy | The Bristol Climbing Centre, St Werburghs Church, Mina Road | 452 yd | |
| The Veggie Pote | 123 Gloucester Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club | Bristol Central Tennis Club, Happy Lane | 245 yd | |
| The Somerville Club | 21-23 Sommerville Road | 438 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 549 yd | |
| Gloucester Road Ale House & Kitchen | Gloucester Road Ale House And Kitchen, 99 Gloucester Road | 585 yd | |
| Grace & Flavour | 197 Gloucester Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 91 Gloucester Road | 585 yd | |
| Ciao Burger | 207a Gloucester Road | 613 yd | |
| Mooboo - Bishopston | 215 Gloucester Road | 618 yd | |
| Ezo Cafe Lounge | 6 The Promenade | 707 yd | |
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 585 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 917 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 931 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 110 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 965 yd | |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,037 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.