Postcode BS6 5LA is located in an urban city, within the Ashley ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the St Werburghs area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Werburghs is £51,164 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.
St Werburghs has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
St Werburghs has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Werburghs is £51,164 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from BS6 5LA.
St Werburghs near BS6 5LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.7 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.7 mi | Stapleton Road | N/A | Walking directions to Stapleton Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Andrew's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Andrew's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mina Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Mina Road Park |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Ashley area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,786 up to £1,265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £797,500 | £451 |
| Detached | 3 | £660,000 | £480 |
| Terraced | 103 | £470,000 | £422 |
| Flats | 91 | £252,000 | £419 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £249,000 | £543,648 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £245,000 | £590,000 | £358,250 |
| 2018 | — | £220,000 | £608,750 | £379,000 |
| 2019 | £446,025 | £248,000 | £625,000 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | £437,500 | £255,000 | £587,500 | £418,250 |
| 2021 | — | £243,000 | £770,000 | £437,125 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £260,000 | £693,600 | £470,000 |
| 2023 | £1,022,000 | £240,125 | £665,500 | £461,500 |
| 2024 | — | £247,500 | £740,000 | £445,000 |
| 2025 | £660,000 | £259,000 | £875,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | — | £251,000 | £597,500 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £357 | £393 | £347 |
| 2017 | £422 | £385 | £391 | £341 |
| 2018 | — | £393 | £378 | £368 |
| 2019 | £378 | £393 | £415 | £357 |
| 2020 | £398 | £400 | £385 | £372 |
| 2021 | — | £411 | £449 | £385 |
| 2022 | £498 | £447 | £469 | £429 |
| 2023 | £417 | £450 | £462 | £434 |
| 2024 | — | £437 | £472 | £434 |
| 2025 | £480 | £419 | £472 | £427 |
| 2026 | — | £434 | £433 | £400 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS6 5LA.
In the BS6 5LA postcode area, located within St Werburghs, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS6 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ali's General Store & Off License | 29;31 Brook Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LR | Walking directions to Ali's General Store & Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Malik's Supermarket | 3-5 Sussex Place, Montpelier, Bristol, BS2 9QN | Walking directions to Malik's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sahan Shop | 134 Ashley Road, St Paul's, Bristol, BS6 5PA | Walking directions to Sahan Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Mini Market | 136 Ashley Road, St Paul's, Bristol, BS6 5PA | Walking directions to Discount Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ashley stores | 9-11 Ashley Hill, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5HZ | Walking directions to Ashley stores |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS6 5LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Malik
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Izzy Russell
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Tim Wye
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS6 5LA records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS6 5LA in St Werburghs is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS6 5LA, including Fairlawn Primary School (Good), Bristol Hospital Education Service (Outstanding) and Cabot Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS6 5LA is Montpelier, about 410 m away.
BS6 5LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS6 5LA is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abdul Malik (Green Party), Izzy Russell (Green Party) and Tim Wye (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.