Sommerville Road South is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5DT 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 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, BS6 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9BD, BS7 9EA, BS6 5DU, BS7 9BT, BS7 9BE, BS7 9BB, BS6 5DH, BS6 5DX, BS7 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 5DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 57.8% | 62.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 30.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.5%) 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% | 57.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 5DT this area, 2.9% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 11.3% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 72.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.8% | 87.8% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 87.6% | 83.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 84% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.9% | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sommerville Road South was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sommerville Road South has the 13th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £621,000 | 2015-10-13 | £998,070 |
| 141 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2010-08-18 | £1,049,846 |
| 145 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1999-10-14 | £639,113 |
| 143 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1999-08-03 | £602,430 |
| 137 Sommerville Road South, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 1999-04-16 | £1,052,049 |
BS6 5DT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5DT 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 5DT 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 870 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 | 1,202 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 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,246 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 | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,277 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 | 392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 374 yd | |
| The Food Lab Bristol | The Farm, Hopetoun Road | 439 yd | |
| The Bristol Climbing Academy | The Bristol Climbing Centre, St Werburghs Church, Mina Road | 446 yd | |
| Ah-Ma’s Dim Sum Cafe & Wine Bar | 105-107 Mina Road | 555 yd | |
| Napolita | 83 Mina Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club | Bristol Central Tennis Club, Happy Lane | 405 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 430 yd | |
| The Somerville Club | 21-23 Sommerville Road | 584 yd | |
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 654 yd | |
| Gloucester Road Ale House & Kitchen | Gloucester Road Ale House And Kitchen, 99 Gloucester Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 614 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 614 yd | |
| Golden Spiced | 88 Mina Road | 614 yd | |
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 91 Gloucester Road | 655 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 655 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 765 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road | artificial grass pitch | 973 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 990 yd | |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,026 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.