The postcode BS6 5BU is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS6 5BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS6 5BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BS6 5BU as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to BS6 5BU is Walsingham Road which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ashley Park and is 160 m away. The closest railway station is Montpelier Rail Station, 495 m away.
The closest primary school to BS6 5BU (for ages 11 and under) is Fairlawn Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 27, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Montpelier High School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 25, 2010 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of BS6 5BU is Stapleton Cricket Club and is 2.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 21, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Top Chef and is 2.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 3, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 137.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS6 5BU is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Bristol is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS6 5BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS6 5BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS6 5BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS6 5BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 315 m |
| Sefton Park Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 357 m |
| Sefton Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 357 m |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 573 m |
| Montpelier High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 25, 2010) | 646 m |
| The Dolphin School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 23, 2018) | 686 m |
| St Werburgh's Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 805 m | |
| Fairfield High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 28, 2017) | 951 m |
| Brunel Field Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 959 m |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 997 m |
| Bishop Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2011) | 1.02 km |
| Cabot Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Evergreen Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.07 km | |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre | College | 16-19 | 1.27 km | |
| Ashley Down Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Redland Green School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 5, 2016) | 1.32 km |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Special Measures (October 18, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Easton Church of England Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Cotham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 1.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS6 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averay Road Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 27, 2022 | 1.99 km | |
| Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| JK Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| Top Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 2.18 km | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 2.22 km | |
| Priory Hospital Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 2.22 km | |
| The Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 2.22 km | |
| Park One Coffee and Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2021 | 2.3 km | |
| Chartwells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 2.51 km | |
| Henry's Afterschool Playscheme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 2.51 km | |
| The Wild Zinnia | Exempt August 5, 2021 | 2.52 km | |
| Amigo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 2.58 km | |
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 2.58 km | |
| Bristol Brain Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 2.58 km | |
| Costa Coffee 86084 & 86086 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2021 | 2.58 km | |
| League of Friends (051-0-002) - Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 2.58 km | |
| NBT Catering, The Vu Restaurant and Cafe,(staff canteen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 2.58 km | |
| Elm Tree Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 2.58 km | |
| Stapleton Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2017 | 2.58 km | |
| VeggieOne | Awaiting Inspection | 2.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS6 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Ashley Park | 160 m | |
| Balmoral Road | 164 m | |
| Ashley Park | 165 m | |
| Balmoral Road | 234 m | |
| Belvoir Road | 339 m | |
| Montpelier Rail Station | 495 m | |
| Redland Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Stapleton Road Rail Station | 1.4 km | |
| Castle Park Ferry Landing | 1.91 km | |
| Castle Park Ferry Landing | 1.91 km | |
| Castle Park Ferry Landing | 1.91 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 12.92 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 55.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS6 5BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Narroways Hill | 1.13 km | |
| Heath House Covert | 1.61 km | |
| Temple Quay | 2.24 km | |
| Pur Down | 2.36 km | |
| Durdham Down | 2.44 km | |
| Brandon Hill | 2.52 km | |
| Pond Field Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Pale Plantation | 2.8 km | |
| Clifton Down | 2.87 km | |
| Henleaze Swimming Lake | 3.04 km | |
| Bellevue | 3.04 km | |
| Duchess Pond | 3.08 km | |
| New Cut | 3.14 km | |
| Badock's Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Star Hill | 3.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS6 5BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 137.2 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 17.5 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 0 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 123 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 330.7 | 40.7 |
Energy usage data for BS6 5BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.47198000 |
| Longitude | -2.58484600 |
| OS Easting | 359475 |
| OS Northing | 0174942 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bristol West |
| Electoral Ward | Ashley |
| Local Authority District | Bristol, City of |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: West of England Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West of England |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000023 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bristol |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bristol |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bristol BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bristol BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047388 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bristol 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bristol 020A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |