Bristol BS6 area guide
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Is Bristol BS6 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS6), recorded crime is 24% above the national average, homes sell for around £540,613 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 24% above average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£540,613
Population
56,926
Recorded crime
281.7
Schools
9
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS6 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (229 of 16,220) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (129 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 189/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 22,141
Owned 49% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 39%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS6.
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Bristol BS6: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS6 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS6), recorded crime is 24% above the national average, homes sell for around £540,613 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS6?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS6 runs at 281.7 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS6 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS6 runs at 281.7 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS6?
Homes in Bristol BS6 sell for around £540,613 on average, based on 584 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS6 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (229 of 16,220) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 106 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS6?
There are 9 schools in Bristol BS6 (4 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS6 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS6, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS6 a deprived area?
Bristol BS6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).