Old Ashley Hill is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5JB 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 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, BS6 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5JL, BS6 5HZ, BS6 5JT, BS6 5LD, BS6 5JA, BS6 5JP, BS6 5HX, BS6 5JS, BS6 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 5JB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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 | 64.1% | 67.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 25.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54.9% | 55.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 5JB this area, 6.8% 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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 66.3% | -6.0% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.1% | 79.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 85.6% | 80.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 80.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.1% | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Christian | 16.9% | 46.2% | -29.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ashley Hill was 129.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Ashley Hill has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-06-04 | £363,081 |
| 7 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2022-11-04 | £591,641 |
| 13 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2021-09-01 | £528,621 |
| 9 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-05-26 | £621,886 |
| 2 Old Ashley Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2013-01-25 | £1,037,422 |
BS6 5JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5JB 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 | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Other | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 748 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 | 899 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 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,560 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 | 55 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 | 367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 | 2,901 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 | 55 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,221 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 | 361 yd | |
| Ah-Ma’s Dim Sum Cafe & Wine Bar | 105-107 Mina Road | 366 yd | |
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 371 yd | |
| Napolita | 83 Mina Road | 378 yd | |
| Park Hostel | Park Hostel, 71-81 Mina Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 361 yd | |
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 371 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 372 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 2 Jubilee Road | 452 yd | |
| The Victoria | 40 James Street | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 407 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 407 yd | |
| Golden Spiced | 88 Mina Road | 407 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 417 yd | |
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 432 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 510 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 869 yd | |
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.