Clare Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 1XR is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 1RU, BS1 1SA, BS1 4TZ, BS1 4DA, BS1 1XH, BS1 1RT, BS1 1XY, BS1 1YL, BS1 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 1XR is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 42.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 59.2% | 57.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS1 1XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 82.8% | 80% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 42.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 60.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 29% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS1 1XR this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.5% | 30.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 58.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 73.2% | 66.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 53.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 53.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 19.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 53.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 17.6% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 505.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clare Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 54th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 203.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clare Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2021-04-08 | £1,068,511 |
| 2 Clare Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2019-02-07 | £35,600 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 1XR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 732 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Moka | 2 Clare Street | 1 yd | |
| Society Cafe | Alliance House, Baldwin Street | 33 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 8-10 Baldwin Street | 36 yd | |
| Subway | 3-4 Broad Quay | 55 yd | |
| Hatter House Cafe | 9 Clare Street | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills | 7-9 Baldwin Street | 16 yd | |
| The Birkett Tap | 16-24 Baldwin Street | 84 yd | |
| NQ64 | 14-16 Baldwin Street | 84 yd | |
| The Clockwork Rose | 16 St Stephens Street | 112 yd | |
| Death Disco | Crusader House, St Stephens Street | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taka Taka Broad Quay | 5 Broad Quay | 62 yd | |
| M&M Kebab and Pizza | 1 Marsh Street | 63 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Baldwin Street | 80 yd | |
| Quigleys | 5 St Augustines Parade | 154 yd | |
| BC DINER | 4 St Augustines Parade | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 456 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 553 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 640 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 821 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 345 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 408 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.