BS6 comprises Redland and Cotham, areas north of Bristol's city centre characterised by Victorian and Edwardian properties. Over the five-year period, prices grew at 2.8% compound annual rate whilst rental growth accelerated to 6.3%, indicating rental yields have improved relative to capital appreciation. Population expanded modestly at 1.0% annually, suggesting demographic stability rather than rapid transformation. The district scores 56.8/100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. Its early-stage gentrification classification reflects ongoing residential investment and infrastructure improvements, though the divergence between modest price growth and stronger rental expansion warrants attention from investors evaluating capital versus income returns.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Bristol · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.3 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
95 planning applications submitted in BS6 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Application for Removal or Variation of Condition No. 4 (List of Apprpoved Plans and Drawings) following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/03305/H - Rear extension to existing dwelling including redevelopment of and connection to existing garage.Jun 2026 · pending
- Erection of new dwelling and demolition of rear lean to, new windows in rear elevation, and roof replacement with rear dormer roof extension with velux to existing dwelling.Jun 2026 · pending
- Change of use of first floor from commercial to residential use. Alterations to shop front and replace rear roof.Jun 2026 · pending
Bristol (BS6) common questions
Is Bristol up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bristol (BS6) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 25% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bristol safe?
Bristol has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bristol?
The average property price in Bristol (BS6) is £440k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bristol?
The median monthly rent in Bristol (BS6) is £1,874 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bristol?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS3), Lydney (GL15), Coleford (GL16), Bristol (BS16), Bristol (BS15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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