Cheltenham Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5RH 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 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5RQ, BS6 5PH, BS6 5RF, BS6 5RG, BS6 5PR, BS6 5RE, BS6 5QY, BS6 5PS, BS6 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS6 5RH, 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 5RH, 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 5RH 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 Cheltenham 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.
Cheltenham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmlea, 169A Cheltenham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-12-09 | £846,392 |
| Garden Flat 175 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-11-04 | £297,486 |
| Ground Floor Flat 175 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-30 | £281,858 |
| 171B Cheltenham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £576,050 | 2021-06-21 | £665,850 |
| 183 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-04-30 | £790,202 |
BS6 5RH 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 5RH 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 | 737 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 | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,438 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 | 124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 803 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 | 107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,170 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 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 5,143 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 | 107 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 607 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morales Café | 192 Cheltenham Road | 142 yd | |
| Cloak | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 142 yd | |
| The Cloak and Dagger | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 142 yd | |
| Replay Bristol | 196 Cheltenham Road | 183 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 156 Cheltenham Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 162 yd | |
| The Cat and Wheel | The Cat And Wheel, 207 Cheltenham Road | 196 yd | |
| The Pipe and Slippers | 118 Cheltenham Road | 294 yd | |
| The Beaufort | The Beaufort, 21 York Road | 300 yd | |
| Bristol Arrow Bowling Club | Arrow Bowling Club, Redland Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 84 yd | |
| Lisa's Chocolate | 192 Cheltenham Road | 142 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 196 Cheltenham Road | 183 yd | |
| Big Bite | 126 Cheltenham Road | 294 yd | |
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 724 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 854 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 769 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 889 yd | |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 931 yd | |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 974 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.