Postcode BS6 5SF (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS6 5SF and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS6 5SF is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS6 5SF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS6 5SF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5SF as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.

The closest road name to BS6 5SF is Victoria Gardens which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cotham Park and is 197 m away. The closest railway station is Redland Rail Station, 421 m away.

The closest primary school to BS6 5SF (for ages 11 and under) is Cotham Gardens Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 19, 2017. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Top Chef and is 2.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 3, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 78 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7 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 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS6 5SF is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Bristol is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS6 5SF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS6 5SF, and the approximate distance away.

Victoria Gardens 14 m
Victoria Walk 71 m
Sydenham Hill 75 m
Fremantle Road 110 m
Clare Road 110 m
Fremantle Lane 131 m
Nugent Hill 139 m
Cotham Brow 140 m
Southfield Road 154 m
Cotham Grove 162 m
Sydenham Road 164 m
Gibson Road 187 m
Cotham Side 196 m
Pitch Lane 201 m
Arley Hill 211 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS6 5SF

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS6 5SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
200 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 288 m
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
343 m
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
390 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
549 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
768 m
Willow Park CofE Primary School 996 m
St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Requires improvement
(February 12, 2020)
1.01 km
Redland Green School Outstanding
(May 5, 2016)
1.01 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.01 km
Fairlawn Primary School Good
(April 27, 2018)
1.06 km
Bristol Grammar School 1.08 km
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.3 km
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.32 km
Sefton Park Infant School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.33 km
Sefton Park Junior School Good
(October 10, 2017)
1.33 km
Bristol Steiner School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.33 km
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Special Measures
(October 18, 2018)
1.36 km
Torwood House School 1.48 km
Bristol International College 1.48 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS6 5SF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
2.7 km
JK Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 25, 2022
2.81 km
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
2.81 km
Averay Road Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2022
2.92 km
The Wild Zinnia Farmers/growers Exempt
August 5, 2021
3.09 km
Chartwells School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
3.12 km
Henry's Afterschool Playscheme School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
3.12 km
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
April 25, 2018
3.12 km
The Manor House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
3.12 km
Trymview Hall Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
3.12 km
Lake House Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
3.14 km
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
3.16 km
Priory Hospital Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.19 km
The Grange Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.19 km
Katia's Kitchen Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 9, 2019
3.19 km
Avon Fire & Rescue Service Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
3.21 km
The Flamingo Centre Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.23 km
Amigo Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
3.25 km
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health (Kitchen) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
January 25, 2022
3.25 km
Bristol Brain Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
3.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS6 5SF - Data from Apr 2022

Cotham Park Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Cotham Side Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Cotham Park Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Cotham Side Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Nine Tree Hill Bus Stop/Station 331 m
Redland Rail Station Rail 421 m
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 517 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
Castle Park Ferry Landing Ferry 1.27 km
Castle Park Ferry Landing Ferry 1.27 km
Castle Park Ferry Landing Ferry 1.27 km
Bristol Airport Air 11.93 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 56.08 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS6 5SF - Data from Dec 2021

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.54 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.78 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.05 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.12 km
New Cut Inland Water 2.25 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.52 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Heath House Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.85 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.98 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.22 km
Pur Down Urban Greenspace 3.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS6 5SF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 78 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 7 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 107 10
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 25,141 kWh - mean 5,028 kWh : median 5,127 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 11,153 kWh - mean 1,593 kWh : median 1,292 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS6 5SF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.46570800
Longitude -2.59491400
OS Easting 358770
OS Northing 0174250
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18928
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bristol West
Electoral Ward Cotham
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000023
Travel To Work Area Bristol

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33047420
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 025
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 025D
Output Area / Small Area 2A3