Union Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 2DL 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 Union Street, Bristol, BS1 2DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 3DN, BS1 2AG, BS1 3DW, BS1 2DJ, BS1 3DT, BS1 3DB, BS1 2DF, BS1 3DX, BS1 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 2DL is primarily male, with 60.5% 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 | 41.3% | 39.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -11.5% |
| Male | 58.7% | 60.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 11.5% |
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 2DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77% 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 | 83.7% | 77% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 62.7% | 46.9% | -15.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 39.6% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 3.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.3% | 25.5% | -4.8% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 45.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.1% | 56.2% | -26.9% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 46.9% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 21% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 46.8% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 26.9% | 19.3% | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Street was 3738.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 721.8% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Union Street has the highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1684.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A New Broadmead Union Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £9,925,000 | 2020-08-28 | £11,398,331 |
| Union Gate Union Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £9,566,325 | 2016-04-21 | £12,780,713 |
| 56 Union Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £5,650,000 | 2015-08-20 | £8,231,679 |
| Union Gate Union Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2015-01-28 | £667,403 |
BS1 2DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 2DL 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 | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Other | 76 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 898 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 | 991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 2,229 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 | 2,270 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 | 983 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,982 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 | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 772 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 886 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 51 Union Street | 18 yd | |
| The Mana House | 63 Union Street | 38 yd | |
| Cafe Mocha | 54 Union Street | 39 yd | |
| Chatime | 56 Union Street | 41 yd | |
| Coffee#1 Ltd | 60 Union Street | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWX | 15 Nelson Street | 85 yd | |
| Roxy Lanes Bristol | 15-29 Union Street | 141 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart, Lower Maudlin Street | 180 yd | |
| Beefeater Restaurant Grill Bar | Bristol Fashion, The Haymarket | 180 yd | |
| The Bank Tavern | The Bank Tavern, 8 John Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bakery | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 136 yd | |
| KFC | 15-29 Union Street | 141 yd | |
| Taka Taka Bar | Unit 2, New Bridewell, Bridewell Street | 150 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse UK Limited | 16 Castle Gallery, Broadmead | 173 yd | |
| All Saints Coffee | Pithay Studio, All Saints Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 75 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 96 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 136 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 22 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 39 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 724 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 781 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 72.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.