York Road is in Montpelier, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 5QQ 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 York Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5QG, BS6 5HT, BS6 5DE, BS6 5ES, BS6 5ER, BS6 5LA, BS6 5JN, BS6 5HS, BS6 5LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 5QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 62.1% | 58.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 26% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 54% | 52.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 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 5QQ this area, 8.6% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 67.2% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 75.3% | 78.8% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 82.3% | 85.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 85.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 586th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-12-19 | £474,056 |
| 116 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-12-16 | £844,779 |
| 112 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2025-05-07 | £590,762 |
| 98 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2024-06-20 | £919,452 |
| Flat 6 Montpelier View House, 122 York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-14 | £358,910 |
BS6 5QQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 5QQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 181 yd | |
| Bianchis | 1-3 York Road | 329 yd | |
| Thali Restaurants | 12 York Road | 330 yd | |
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 335 yd | |
| Coral Cafe | 130 Ashley Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 181 yd | |
| Cadbury Kitchen | Cadbury House, 68 Richmond Road | 262 yd | |
| The Beaufort | The Beaufort, 21 York Road | 329 yd | |
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 335 yd | |
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 329 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 374 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 539 yd | |
| Lisa's Chocolate | 192 Cheltenham Road | 584 yd | |
| Big Bite | 126 Cheltenham Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 363 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 729 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.