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BS6

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

BS6 encompasses BRISTOL and its surrounding areas in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £547,580
1yr change ▲ 0.0%
Crime 198% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£547,580

— 0.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

91% above national avg

Crime Rate

242.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

198% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

Property Prices in BS6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS6 is £547,580, which is 22% above the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS6 cost 90.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS6 have risen 0.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £955,102 54
Semi-detached £946,704 211
Terraced £701,720 373
Flat £361,443 877
All types £547,580 1587

5-Year Price History

£544K £547K £549K £551K £554K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BS6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 242.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS6 has a crime rate significantly 198% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
79.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
35.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
46.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BS6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS6 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Primary Good mi
Bristol Hospital Education Service Other Not inspected mi
North Bristol Post 16 Centre Other Not inspected mi
Cotham School Secondary Not inspected mi
Westbury Park School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS6 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS6 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BS6 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS6 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£547,580, 91% above national average), higher-than-average crime (198% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS6?
The average house price in BS6 (BRISTOL) is £547,580, based on 1587 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 91% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
Is BS6 a safe area to live?
Crime in BS6 is above the national average (242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (35.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in BS6?
There are 9 schools in or near BS6. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in BS6?
Council tax in BS6 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in BS6?
The average broadband download speed in BS6 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in BS6 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BS6 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.