Picton Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5PX 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 Picton Lane, Bristol, BS6 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5DA, BS6 5BE, BS6 5QL, BS6 5PU, BS6 5BQ, BS6 5PZ, BS6 5QA, BS6 5PT, BS6 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS6 5PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 54.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 45.7% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 5PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.3% 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 | 74.9% | 78.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 40.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 52.5% | 56.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5PX this area, 3.6% 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 69.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 69.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 35.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.6% | 81.5% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 80.8% | 82.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 82.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.4% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.9% | 37.2% | 31.7% |
| Christian | 13.2% | 46.2% | -33.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Picton Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-17 | £438,639 |
| 26 Picton Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-09-26 | £435,174 |
| 7 Picton Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2018-11-15 | £101,093 |
| 45 Picton Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2016-06-17 | £507,581 |
| 46 Picton Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-11-24 | £557,877 |
BS6 5PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5PX 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 5PX 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 | 182 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 632 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 | 1,296 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 | 1,470 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 | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 40 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community 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 | 173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,016 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 | 2,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 673 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallifords/Wangs | 66 Bath Buildings | 56 yd | |
| Mr Lahey's Organic Juice Bar | 39 Picton Street | 70 yd | |
| Oowee Vegan | 54a Picton Street | 78 yd | |
| The Bristolian Cafe | 2 Picton Street | 78 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 156 Cheltenham Road | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 78 yd | |
| The Beaufort | The Beaufort, 21 York Road | 122 yd | |
| The Pipe and Slippers | 118 Cheltenham Road | 162 yd | |
| Crofters Garden | 7 Ashley Road | 170 yd | |
| Cadbury Kitchen | Cadbury House, 68 Richmond Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 122 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 142 yd | |
| Big Bite | 126 Cheltenham Road | 162 yd | |
| Luna Express | 107 Stokes Croft | 283 yd | |
| Rita's Takeaway | 94 Stokes Croft | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 649 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 844 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 856 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.