Postcode report
Is BS6 6UT a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS6 6UT: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS6 6UT 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 6UT, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS6 6UT are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 6UT is based on Bristol 017 Census 2021. It covers 8,771 residents, 6,929 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 5% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BS6 6UT, 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 6UT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 6UT 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 6UT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 6UT
Is BS6 6UT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 19% 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 6UT?
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 6UT?
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 6UT?
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 6UT?
LocaleIQ matched BS6 6UT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS6 6UT?
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 6UT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.