Gibson Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 5SG 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 Gibson Road, Bristol, BS6 5SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5PR, BS6 5SJ, BS6 5PP, BS6 5SL, BS6 5SN, BS6 5PH, BS6 6AR, BS6 5PJ, BS6 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 5SG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% 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 | 79.3% | 75.9% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 | 63.8% | 58.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 26.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5SG this area, 1.8% 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 71.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.2% | 71.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 38.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.4% | 87.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 85.6% | 83.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 83.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69% | 37.2% | 31.8% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Road was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 405th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31B Gibson Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-23 | £464,411 |
| 50A Gibson Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-10-21 | £458,082 |
| 36 Gibson Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-10-15 | £531,096 |
| 48 Gibson Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-06-29 | £608,730 |
| 44 Gibson Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2021-06-28 | £730,476 |
BS6 5SG 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 5SG 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 820 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 | 1,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 941 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 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,091 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 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,937 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 | 5,284 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 | 214 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 471 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland High Junior School 4 Redland Court , BS6 7EF | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koocha Meze Bar Limited | 203b Cheltenham Road | 220 yd | |
| Morales Café | 192 Cheltenham Road | 223 yd | |
| Cloak | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 223 yd | |
| The Cloak and Dagger | 182-184 Cheltenham Road | 223 yd | |
| Replay Bristol | 196 Cheltenham Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat and Wheel | The Cat And Wheel, 207 Cheltenham Road | 220 yd | |
| Bristol Arrow Bowling Club | Arrow Bowling Club, Redland Road | 255 yd | |
| Old England | The Old England, 43 Bath Buildings | 293 yd | |
| The Pipe and Slippers | 118 Cheltenham Road | 354 yd | |
| Bishops Tavern | 225-229 Cheltenham Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 174b Cheltenham Road | 207 yd | |
| Lisa's Chocolate | 192 Cheltenham Road | 223 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 196 Cheltenham Road | 244 yd | |
| Big Bite | 126 Cheltenham Road | 354 yd | |
| Jasmine | 235 Cheltenham Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 782 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 914 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 651 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 750 yd | |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 846 yd | |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.