Area Information for Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT

Somerset Square in Bristol is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bristol Central. This page combines information for the address Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BS1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bristol, City of
Ward Central
Constituency Bristol Central * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Redcliffe and Temple), and the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 195 crimes were reported within half a mile of BS1 6RT.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT:

Clarence Road, Bristol, BS1 6RP
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RS
Mede Close, Bristol, BS1 6RL
Mede Close, Bristol, BS1 6RN
Ship Lane, Bristol, BS1 6RR
Ship Lane, Bristol, BS1 6RW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BS1 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Somerset Square, Bristol consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 195
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 200
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Somerset Square, Bristol contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 86% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 167
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 3
Total 200

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 75
Two People 44
Three People 30
Four People 26
Five People 11
Six People 10
Seven People 2
8+ People 3
Total 201

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Somerset Square, Bristol consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 75
Family Household 108
Other Household 14
Total 197

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 44
Deprived In One Dimension 71
Deprived In Two Dimensions 51
Deprived In Three Dimensions 22
Deprived In Four Dimensions 13
Total 201

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bristol Central constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 262
Female 245
Total 507

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around BS1 6RT has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 35% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 57
5-9 72
10-14 47
15-19 23
20-24 22
25-29 37
30-34 40
35-39 41
40-44 43
45-49 36
50-54 41
55-59 10
60-64 11
65-69 7
70-74 7
75-79 4
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 502

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BS1 6RT does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 157
Married 116
Separated 8
Divorced 30
Widowed 8
Total 319

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 279
Good 120
Fair 66
Bad 37
Very Bad 5
Total 507

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 81
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 34
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 56
No GCSEs or Equivalent 89
Other 9
Total 319

Ethnic Group Embed This

Somerset Square, Bristol can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 39% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 196
Mixed Ethnicity 28
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 12
Chinese 2
Other Asian 4
Black African 188
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 18
Arab 6
Other 38
Total 506

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 334
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 111
Middle East and Asia 27
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Total 508

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 334
10+ Years 108
5-10 Years 37
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 506

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BS1 6RT.

Passport(s) Held
None 113
United Kingdom 331
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 36
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 148
Christian 85
Buddhist 2
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 251
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 17
Total 508

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 76
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 30
Retired 15
Looking After Home or Family 39
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 44
Other 23
Total 318

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 11
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 37
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 47
Total 157

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 31
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 80
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 67
Full-time Student 24
Total 319

Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT is within the Redcliffe and Temple policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 195 crimes were reported within half a mile of BS1 6RT.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 195 crimes committed near Somerset Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Redcliffe and Temple
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/redcliffe-and-temple/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BS1 6RT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BS1 6RT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bristol Temple Meads 620 yards
Bedminster half a mile
Parson Street 1.2 miles
Lawrence Hill 1.3 miles
Montpelier 1.6 miles
Redland 1.6 miles
Clifton Down 1.6 miles
Stapleton Road 1.8 miles
Ashley Down 2.3 miles
Sea Mills 3.6 miles
Filton Abbey Wood 4.2 miles
Keynsham 4.5 miles
Shirehampton 4.7 miles
Bristol Parkway 5.1 miles
Portway Park & Ride 5.3 miles
Patchway 5.6 miles
Avonmouth 6.1 miles
St Andrews Road 6.6 miles
Nailsea & Backwell 7.3 miles
Pilning 7.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School 500 yards
    
Holy Cross RC Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Victoria Park Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Hannah More Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Cathedral Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Southville Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Hillcrest Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 0.8 miles
    
Willow Park CofE Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Compass Point Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, approximately 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 50 yards
    
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 270 yards  
Bristol Cathedral Choir School 0.7 miles
    
Cotham School 1.4 miles
    
The City Academy Bristol 1.5 miles
    
E-Act Montpelier High School 1.5 miles  
Clifton High School 1.6 miles  
Clifton College 1.8 miles  
Ashton Park School 1.9 miles
    
Oasis Academy Daventry Road 1.9 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is Bedminster Family Practice, approximately 550 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedminster Family Practice 550 yards
BS1 Surgery half a mile
Bridge View Medical half a mile
The Malago Surgery 0.7 miles
Broadmead Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Marksbury Road Surgery 0.8 miles
Wells Road Surgery 0.8 miles
Gaywood House Surgery 0.9 miles
Lawrence Hill Health Centre 1 mile
Compass Health 1.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is East Street Dental Centre, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is Bristol Eye Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT. The nearest is Specs Savers, approximately 630 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BS1 6RT

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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