Albany Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 5LH 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 Albany Road, Bristol, BS6 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5LQ, BS6 5LF, BS6 5LB, BS2 9QR, BS2 9QN, BS6 5HU, BS6 5LE, BS2 9QP, BS6 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS6 5LH is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 45.4% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 72.3% | 76.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 47.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 38.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5LH this area, 7.7% 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 7.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 54.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 51.6% | 60.7% | 9.1% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 74.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 74.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 4% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 421st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 32 Albany Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-07 | £240,051 |
| 2 Albany Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-03-31 | £518,211 |
| Upper Maisonette 36 Albany Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-28 | £345,158 |
| 36 Albany Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,150 | 2021-09-07 | £431,223 |
| 10 Albany Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-02-15 | £561,921 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS6 5LH 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 | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 691 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 | 824 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 | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 158 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 | 172 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary Academy Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR | 1out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 2,730 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 | 158 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 165 yd | |
| National Dish | 19 Brook Road | 177 yd | |
| Discount Coffee | 136 Ashley Road | 211 yd | |
| Waaberi | 152 Ashley Road | 211 yd | |
| Coral Cafe | 130 Ashley Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 165 yd | |
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 177 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 2 Jubilee Road | 393 yd | |
| Cadbury Kitchen | Cadbury House, 68 Richmond Road | 477 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 211 yd | |
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 469 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 469 yd | |
| Golden Spiced | 88 Mina Road | 469 yd | |
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 222 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 501 yd | |
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 879 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 979 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 181.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.