West Shrubbery is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 6SZ is located in the Clifton Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Shrubbery, Bristol, BS6 6SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 6TQ, BS6 6TA, BS6 6TF, BS6 6TG, BS6 6SY, BS6 6TB, BS8 2SE, BS6 6TU, BS6 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 6SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 55.6% | 59.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 62.2% | 61.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 29.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6SZ this area, 4.6% 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.6% | 30.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 56.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 88.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 81.9% | 86.8% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 87.1% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Shrubbery was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Clifton Down average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
West Shrubbery has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton Down and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 West Shrubbery, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-09-27 | £1,543,587 |
| Ground Floor Flat 9 West Shrubbery, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2020-09-21 | £436,053 |
| 5 West Shrubbery, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2020-06-30 | £1,375,673 |
| 8 West Shrubbery, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-08-16 | £1,391,599 |
| Ground Floor Flat 12 West Shrubbery, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-07-28 | £506,750 |
BS6 6SZ 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 6SZ 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,380 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 | 2,936 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 | 3,107 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 | 3,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Park School Bayswater Avenue , Westbury Park BS6 7NU | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torwood House School 8, 27-29, Durdham Park , Redland BS6 6XA | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burra | 7 Lower Redland Road | 88 yd | |
| Latimer's | 173 Whiteladies Road | 158 yd | |
| COCO Clifton | 205 Whiteladies Road | 168 yd | |
| Urban Kohinoor LTD | 211 Whiteladies Road | 194 yd | |
| The Spiny Lobster | 128-130 Whiteladies Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jersey Lily | The Jersey Lily, 193 Whiteladies Road | 148 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 168 Whiteladies Road | 194 yd | |
| Coaches and Horses | 2 Highland Square | 221 yd | |
| Port of Call | 3 York Street | 255 yd | |
| The Beaufort Arms Public House | 23 High Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Doner Bristol | 183 Whiteladies Road | 158 yd | |
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 166 Whiteladies Road | 194 yd | |
| Aromas Takeaway | 152 Whiteladies Road | 194 yd | |
| Fishers | 156 Whiteladies Road | 194 yd | |
| Earthy Goodness Kitchen | 3 Quarry Steps | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 714 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Club - Clifton WHITELADIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Redland Green Club REDLAND GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 805 yd | |
| Redland Green School REDLAND COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 881 yd |
| The Downs DOWNLEAZE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 1,073 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 | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.