BS5 6TH postcode in Bristol, City of Bristol
BS5 6TH is a postcode in Bristol, in the Lockleaze ward of City of Bristol. It is in the Bristol North East parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BS5 6TH is, and what is near it
- BS5 6TH
- Other postcodes in BS5 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4759, longitude -2.5616)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BS5 6TH?
- City of BristolCouncil, for all local services City of Bristol: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BS5 6TH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Avon and SomersetPolice force area
- Bristol North EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Damien Egan (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Damien Egan
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BS5 6TH?
Every home and business at BS5 6TH can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
City of Bristol: 94%
City of Bristol: 97%
The line marks the figure across City of Bristol.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BS5 6TH?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bristol City Council's days for BS5 6TH today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BS5 6TH on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BS5 6TH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 28 homes and businesses at BS5 6TH. 1 is in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 27 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across City of Bristol
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BS5 6TH: 21,426 properties in City of Bristol are at high risk (8.9% of all its properties). All the figures for City of Bristol
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BS5 6TH is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 13:41 on 22 October 2026.
- Bristol Frome from Stapleton to Bristol Floating Harbour, other properties set back from the riverFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Bristol Frome from Stapleton to Bristol Floating Harbour, other properties set back from the river
- Bristol Frome catchmentFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Bristol Frome catchment
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 13:41 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BS5 6TH?
Homes in BS5 6 sold for a typical £361,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 128 sales, down 1.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached £362,000 13 sales
- Terraced £365,000 101 sales
- Flat or maisonette £182,000 14 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BS5 district: a typical £338,000 from 615 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BS5 6TH
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in BS5 6TH from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 15 July 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BS5 6TH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 820 homes in the neighbourhood around BS5 6TH. Over half of them (73%) are in council tax band B. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (52%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in City of Bristol for 2026‑27: £2,714. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,809 (band A) to £2,412 (band C); band B, the most common, is £2,111.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 130 (16%) | £1,809 |
| Band B | about 600 (73%) | £2,111 |
| Band C | about 90 (11%) | £2,412 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,714 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £3,317 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,920 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,523 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,427 |
When the homes were built
- 6% Before 1900
- 6% 1900 to 1918
- 52% 1919 to 1939
- 32% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- Withheld 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for City of Bristol before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BS5 6TH is in (ONS area E01014665), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest open schools to BS5 6TH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BS5 6TH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BS5 6TH is Stapleton Road Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Stapleton Road Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Ashley Down Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Eastgate Centre, 103 m away.
More stations near BS5 6TH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BS5 6TH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- East Trees Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 244 4123 650 mWalk
- Charlotte Keel Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 902 7145 1.4 kmCycle
- Horfield Hc Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 969 5391 1.9 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BS5 6TH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BS5 6TH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Bristol East Supercharger Charging point · 8 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 350 mWalk
- Gridserve Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 60 kW 350 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest to the centre of BS5 6TH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Eastgate Dental and Cosmetic Centre Phone 0117 452 9500 500 mWalk
- Easton Dental Practice Phone 0117 935 4554 1.4 kmCycle
- Bupa Dental Care St George Phone 0117 951 5559 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BS5 6TH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Trust Headquarters Phone 0117 923 0000 2.8 kmCycle
- Central Health Clinic Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2014, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 923 0000 2.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BS5 6TH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Primrose Villa Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 951 9481 500 mWalk
- The Old Vicarage Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 951 2525 650 mWalk
- Shaldon House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 951 8884 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BS5 6TH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, The Eastgate Centre Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0117 291 0937 300 mWalk
- Boots, Eastville Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0117 952 2413 500 mWalk
- Eastville Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0117 951 0082 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BS5 6TH?
The nearest vets to the centre of BS5 6TH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Eastville Veterinary Centre 150 mWalk
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 117 942 4243 1.9 kmCycle
- Animal Health Centre Phone +44 117 924 7832 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BS5 6TH in a conservation area?
The centre of BS5 6TH is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BS5 6TH?
Police.uk records 609 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BS5 6TH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 31, burglary 25, robbery 17, drugs 15, other crime 11, bicycle theft 7, possession of weapons 6, theft from the person 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BS5 6TH
- Ward
- Lockleaze
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bristol
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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