Winsley Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5QY is located in the Cotham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winsley Road, Bristol, BS6 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5PJ, BS6 5RG, BS6 5PL, BS6 5QX, BS6 5RQ, BS6 5PP, BS6 5RB, BS6 5RA, BS6 5PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS6 5QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.3% | 52.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.1% 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 | 89.4% | 84.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 46.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 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 (91.8%) 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 | 64.9% | 56.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 34.9% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 5QY this area, 2.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.3% | 48.5% | -4.8% | 16.9% | 31.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 41% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 86.2% | 83% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 87.4% | 83.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.5% | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Christian | 19.3% | 46.2% | -26.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winsley Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winsley Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 602nd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 24 The Old Library Winsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,800 | 2025-10-24 | £281,081 |
| Flat 28 The Old Library Winsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-31 | £274,177 |
| Flat 26 The Old Library Winsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-16 | £315,724 |
| Flat 33 The Old Library Winsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-15 | £248,775 |
| Flat 34 The Old Library Winsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-13 | £310,969 |
BS6 5QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5QY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 852 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 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,547 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 the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 98 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,060 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 | 5,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 98 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 597 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland High Junior School 4 Redland Court , BS6 7EF | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland High School for Girls Redland Court , Redland Court Road BS6 7EF | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morales Café | 192 Cheltenham Road | 88 yd | |
| Cloak | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 88 yd | |
| The Cloak and Dagger | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 88 yd | |
| Koocha Meze Bar Limited | 203b Cheltenham Road | 89 yd | |
| Replay Bristol | 196 Cheltenham Road | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat and Wheel | The Cat And Wheel, 207 Cheltenham Road | 89 yd | |
| Bristol Arrow Bowling Club | Arrow Bowling Club, Redland Road | 226 yd | |
| Bishops Tavern | 225-229 Cheltenham Road | 249 yd | |
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 265 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 5 Gloucester Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Chocolate | 192 Cheltenham Road | 88 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 196 Cheltenham Road | 103 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 198 yd | |
| Jasmine | 235 Cheltenham Road | 249 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Chicken | 226 Cheltenham Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 646 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 943 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 789 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 820 yd | |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 869 yd | |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Redland Green School REDLAND COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,044 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.