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BS6 5QA

Picton Street

Ashley

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Detailed insights for BS6 5QA

Overview

Postcode BS6 5QA 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 Pauls area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotham Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

St Pauls has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

St Pauls has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from BS6 5QA.

Flood risk

No risk

St Pauls near BS6 5QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS6 5QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier
0.5 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
1 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS6 5QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCotham GardensSmallWalking directions to Cotham Gardens
0.4 miSt Agnes ParkSmallWalking directions to St Agnes Park
0.1 miMontpelier ParkSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
18,741.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.65(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.11(+189%)
Public order
21.75(+233%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.53(+139%)
Other theft
12.43(+121%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
62.17%
Other White
28
10.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
7.49%
Caribbean
12
4.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
62.24%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.81%
No qualifications
12
4.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
46.4%
Other social rented
19
15.2%
Owns outright
17
13.6%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.6%
Social rents from council
9
7.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Ashley

Median price£382,000
Price per sq ft£421
Sales (last 12 months)209
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £518K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£797,500£451
Detached3£660,000£480
Terraced103£470,000£422
Flats91£252,000£419

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS6 5QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS6 5QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 2, 52, Picton Street, Bristol, BS6 5QAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Feb 2026Unit 2, Rennisons Yard, Picton Lane, Bristol, BS6 5EBOtherFreehold£111,600
06 Feb 2026Flat 7, Rennisons Yard, 24, Picton Lane, Bristol, BS6 5EBFlatsLeasehold£335,000
20 Aug 20255, Wellington Lane, Bristol, BS6 5PYTerracedFreehold£560,000
16 Dec 202544, Picton Lane, Bristol, BS6 5PXTerracedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the BS6 5QA postcode area, located within St Pauls, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS6 5QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Dolphin SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryMontpelier High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryMontpelier High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS6 5QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS6 5QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miC & T Licata & Son36 Picton Street, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QAWalking directions to C & T Licata & Son
0 miRadford Mill Farm Shop41 Picton Street, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5PZWalking directions to Radford Mill Farm Shop
0 miTesco Express140-142 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMontpelier Local66 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5PUWalking directions to Montpelier Local
0.1 miSuper Mashriq Mini Mart30 Ashley Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5NPWalking directions to Super Mashriq Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS6 5QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Malik

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Izzy Russell

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Tim Wye

Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardAshleyE05010885
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St PaulsE02006950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 059AE01014489
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS6 5QA

Is BS6 5QA (St Pauls) safe?

The area around BS6 5QA records about 129 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.

What is the average house price near BS6 5QA?

The median sale price around BS6 5QA in St Pauls is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS6 5QA?

There are 20 schools close to BS6 5QA, including The Dolphin School (Requires improvement), Montpelier High School and Montpelier High School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS6 5QA?

The closest station to BS6 5QA is Montpelier, about 333 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS6 5QA?

BS6 5QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS6 5QA (St Pauls) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS6 5QA 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).

Data Sources

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.