Stokes Croft is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS1 3PY 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 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8JW, BS2 8JN, BS2 8JR, BS1 3QD, BS2 8QE, BS1 3PR, BS2 8HP, BS2 8HU, BS1 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS1 3PY is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 36.2% | 41.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 63.8% | 58.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 3PY, 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 | 71.8% | 77% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 45.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 4.3% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 29.3% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 41% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.7% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 8% | 0.3% | -7.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 49.7% | 55.8% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 65.3% | 58.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 58.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 17.4% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stokes Croft was 703.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stokes Croft has the 12th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 40th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 371.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 - 33 Stokes Croft, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £298,250 | 2020-11-09 | £320,442 |
| 39 Stokes Croft, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-09-27 | £283,449 |
| 29 - 33 Stokes Croft, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £298,250 | 2018-11-09 | £334,785 |
| 11 - 13 Stokes Croft, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £290,537 | 2015-07-16 | £411,414 |
| 11 - 13 Stokes Croft, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-08-18 | £422,215 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS1 3PY 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,841 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 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 653 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Viet Kitchen | Studio B, 25-27 Stokes Croft | 1 yd | |
| Goofy's Takeaway | 35-37 Stokes Croft | 36 yd | |
| Caribbean Croft | 30 Stokes Croft | 42 yd | |
| The Spaghetti Incident | 36 Stokes Croft | 66 yd | |
| Tuk Tuck Stokes Croft | 32 Stokes Croft | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full Moon Backpacker Hostel & Attic Bar | The Full Moon Backpacker Hotel And Attic Bar, North Street | 76 yd | |
| No 51 | 51 Stokes Croft | 102 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 16-18 Hillgrove Street | 116 yd | |
| Lakota Nightclub | 6 Upper York Street | 183 yd | |
| Kansai Kitchen | 53 Hillgrove Street North | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | Unit 4, Avonmead House, 40-48 Stokes Croft | 74 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 136 yd | |
| Banh Wagon | 5 City Road | 169 yd | |
| The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft | 190 yd | |
| Emmeline Ltd | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 502 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 596 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 647 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 809 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 571 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 810 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.