55POPULATION
11.3%UNEMPLOYED
31%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
BS5 6SWLocal Map
Approximate address for BS5 6SW:
IntroductionBS5 6SW

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the BS5 6SW postcode area in Bristol.

We've got loads of statistics for BS5 6SW, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

BS Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsBS5 6SW

What social class do the population of BS5 6SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BS5 6SW in Bristol, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BS5 6SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 73%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.6%Male
  • 56.4%Female

From the last census, 43.6% of people in BS56SW male, and 56.4% female. Women outnumber men in Eastville.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 51%SINGLE
  • 31%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BS5 6SW is 51%. Single and 'other' people is 49%.

ETHNICITY

  • 41%WHITE
  • 61%NON-WHITE

41% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 77.1%WORKING
  • 11.3%UNEMPLOYED

11.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for BS5 6SW

Discover BS5 6SW

People and Demographics

BS5 6SW
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in BS5 6SW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

BS5 6SW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around BS5 6SW, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in BS5 6SW

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

BS5 6SW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around BS5 6SW reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

BS5 6SW Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area BS56SW. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in BS5 6SW

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the BS5 6SW area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near BS5 6SW

Travel & Transport

BS5 6SW
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to BS5 6SW.

Travel around BS5 6SW

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near BS5 6SW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the BS5 6SW area.

Taxis near BS5 6SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near BS5 6SW, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near BS5 6SW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

BS5 6SW
Events near BS5 6SW

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around BS5 6SW.

What's on near BS5 6SW

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near BS5 6SW, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near BS5 6SW

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area BS5 6SW.

Hotels near BS5 6SW

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near BS5 6SW, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information BS5 6SW

Local Amenities

BS5 6SW
Banks near BS5 6SW

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in BS5 6SW. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near BS5 6SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the BS5 6SW postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near BS5 6SW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the BS5 6SW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near BS5 6SW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres BS5 6SW

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in BS5 6SW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near BS5 6SW.

Emergencies in BS5 6SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in BS5 6SW

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around BS5 6SW. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in BS5 6SW

Your views ofBS5 6SW

Chris H

Friday, April 26, 2024

We don't have any views of Bs56sw right now. If you live in Bs56sw or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of BS5 6SW

People need your local expertise. If you live in BS5 6SW or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the BS5 6SW postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationBS5 6SW

BS56SW Postcode Breakdown

BSAREA5DISTRICT6SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodeBS5 6SW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBristol
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BS56SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

BS5 6SW postcode is located in the postal town of Bristol. Bristol postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BS5 6SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bristol1.9 miles SW
Filton2.6 miles N
Mangotsfield2.6 miles E
Kingswood2.6 miles E
Hambrook3 miles NE
Bedminster3.2 miles SW
Brislington3.4 miles S
Henbury3.4 miles NW
Charlton3.5 miles NW
Sea Mills3.9 miles W
Patchway4.2 miles N
Whitchurch4.6 miles S
Warmley4.6 miles E
Keynsham4.9 miles SE
Hallen4.9 miles NW
London105 miles E
Glasgow308 miles N
Edinburgh310 miles N
Cardiff28 miles W
Liverpool136 miles N
Southampton64 miles E
Saint Ives55 miles SE

Motorway shut after lorry carrying hay catches fire

Emergency services are at the scene as drivers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys.

BBC News

Female racer spurs on girls to work in motorsports

Racing driver Claire Norman wants to encourage women and girls to consider a career in motorsports.

BBC News

Olly Alexander's home town hosting Eurovision party

The free event will allow local residents to watch together as Olly Alexander performs in Malm.

BBC News

Cheltenham Town 2-0 Peterborough United

Cheltenham keep their survival hopes alive going into the final day of the season after a 2-0 home win over promotion-chasing Peterborough.

BBC News

Major regeneration project delayed by rising costs

If the project goes ahead unchanged, there would be an estimated 2mfunding gap.

BBC News

Forest Green relegated to National League

Forest Green Rovers are relegated and will return to the National League next season after seven seasons in the English Football League.

BBC News

Cheltenham local elections: Everything you need to know

All 40 of Cheltenham's councillors will be up for election for the first time in more than 20 years.

BBC News

Sussex hold nerve to beat Gloucestershire

Sussex lead Division Two of the County Championship after beating Gloucestershire in an exciting finish at Hove.

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.47282
-2.560106