Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bristol, City of: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS1 6RX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 72 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
54crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 54 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 37.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 GP, 8 hospitals, 25 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HORIZONS BRISTOL — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station0.3 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
71shops & libraries
- 60 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Redcliffe Street Bristol — 0.3 mi
In Bristol, City of, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bristol, City of, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS1 6RX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS1.
Average sold price by property type across the BS1 district, 2021–2026.
About BS1 6RX
BS1 6RX scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Redcliffe Street Bristol 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS1 6RX is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,195 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 72 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, within a short walk.
There were 54 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 8 hospitals and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HORIZONS BRISTOL, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is BRISTOL EYE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
