Richmond Road is in Montpelier, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5DE is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5HT, BS6 5QQ, BS6 5JN, BS6 5ES, BS6 5LA, BS6 5QG, BS6 5LE, BS6 5HY, BS6 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 5DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 62.1% | 58.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 26% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 54% | 52.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5DE this area, 8.6% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 67.2% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 75.3% | 78.8% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 82.3% | 85.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 85.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 644th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Montpelier View House Richmond Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-12-07 | £329,917 |
| Flat 1 Montpelier View House Richmond Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2016-09-01 | £310,648 |
| Flat 2 Montpelier View House Richmond Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2013-10-11 | £250,793 |
| Flat 1 Montpelier View House Richmond Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-03-09 | £400,317 |
| Flat 2 Montpelier View House Richmond Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2010-10-08 | £273,675 |
BS6 5DE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 5DE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 721 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 | 965 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 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 211 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 | 331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 2,664 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 | 209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Dish | 19 Brook Road | 180 yd | |
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 306 yd | |
| Coral Cafe | 130 Ashley Road | 342 yd | |
| Discount Coffee | 136 Ashley Road | 348 yd | |
| Waaberi | 152 Ashley Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 180 yd | |
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 306 yd | |
| Cadbury Kitchen | Cadbury House, 68 Richmond Road | 325 yd | |
| The Beaufort | The Beaufort, 21 York Road | 391 yd | |
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 348 yd | |
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 391 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 602 yd | |
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 611 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 343 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 670 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 815 yd | |
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.