Ashley Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 5NR 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 Ashley Road, Bristol, BS6 5NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5NB, BS6 5NT, BS6 5NA, BS6 5ND, BS6 5LZ, BS2 8YL, BS6 5LT, BS6 5LU, BS2 8YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 5NR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.9% | 48.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 70.7% | 74.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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 5NR this area, 5.9% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 5.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 56.3% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 10% | -9.7% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 52.9% | 60.5% | 7.6% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 73.6% | 74.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14% | 7% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 75.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 16.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0.9% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 626th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Floor Flat 83 Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-09-23 | £254,787 |
| 95 Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-02-16 | £675,501 |
| Hall Floor Flat 83 Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-07-14 | £238,471 |
| Hall Floor Flat 83 Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-02-19 | £225,885 |
| 83 Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2015-05-11 | £229,555 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS6 5NR 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 423 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 | 1,096 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 | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,984 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 | 2,335 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 | 523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 957 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thali Restaurants | 12 York Road | 220 yd | |
| National Dish | 19 Brook Road | 224 yd | |
| Bianchis | 1-3 York Road | 244 yd | |
| Mr Lahey's Organic Juice Bar | 39 Picton Street | 273 yd | |
| Comrie's Caribbean Cuisine | 124 Grosvenor Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 224 yd | |
| The Beaufort | The Beaufort, 21 York Road | 244 yd | |
| Cadbury Kitchen | Cadbury House, 68 Richmond Road | 250 yd | |
| Crofters Garden | 7 Ashley Road | 345 yd | |
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 244 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 373 yd | |
| Big Bite | 126 Cheltenham Road | 384 yd | |
| Rita's Takeaway | 94 Stokes Croft | 445 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 340 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 864 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 972 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 91.3% |
| 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 | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.