Postcode report
BS6 6AD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS6 6AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS6 6AD is a postcode in Cotham, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS6 6AD, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS6 6AD are housing and local prosperity, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS6 6AD is based on Bristol 025 Census 2021. It covers 8,684 residents, 10,940 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 27, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 52% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near BS6 6AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £398k from 130 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS6 6AD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS6 6AD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS6 6AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS6 6AD
Is BS6 6AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS6 6AD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS6 6AD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS6 6AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BS6 6AD?
LocaleIQ matched BS6 6AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS6 6AD?
The latest median sold price is £398k based on 130 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS6 6AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.