Brandon Cottages is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS1 5XL is located in the Hotwells and Harbourside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brandon Cottages, Bristol, BS1 5XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS1 5UU, BS1 5AF, BS1 5AS, BS1 5QT, BS1 5UY, BS1 5QH, BS1 5XJ, BS1 5UT, BS1 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS1 5XL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 57.2% | 49.5% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 42.8% | 50.5% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.8% 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 | 91.9% | 86.8% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 48.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -34.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92%) 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 | 64.1% | 59% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 33% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5XL this area, 2.5% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.3% | 28.7% | -7.6% | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 62.6% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 32.9% | 29.7% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 29.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 45.1% | 44.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.6% | 40.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 35.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.2% 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 | 45.1% | 44.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 45.3% | 6.2% | -39.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 43.5% | 39.6% | 1.9% | 41.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 23% | 0.3% | 22.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 14.6% | 46.2% | -31.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandon Cottages was 162.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brandon Cottages has the 30th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 320th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor Flat, 1 Brandon Cottages Brandon Steep, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-04-21 | £564,087 |
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor Flat, 3 Brandon Cottages Brandon Steep, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2019-06-04 | £550,954 |
| First Floor Flat, 4 Brandon Cottages Brandon Steep, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,237 | 2017-03-10 | £354,063 |
| First Floor Flat, 4 Brandon Cottages Brandon Steep, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-01-06 | £363,078 |
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor Flat, 3 Brandon Cottages Brandon Steep, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-10-17 | £554,444 |
BS1 5XL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5XL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 281 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,521 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 | 2,001 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 | 2,014 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 | 2,840 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 | 3,361 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 | 415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 245 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 | 5,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 772 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saucy Dough | 15 St Georges Road | 32 yd | |
| Mediclean Ltd | Horizon House, Deanery Road | 90 yd | |
| Trini Fire Kitchen | Three Tuns Pub, 78 St Georges Road | 151 yd | |
| The Cash Hall | City Hall, College Green | 174 yd | |
| Caffe Gusto | Central Library, Deanery Road | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Kiln | 17 St Georges Road | 32 yd | |
| Three Tuns | 78 St Georges Road | 151 yd | |
| Illuminati Nightclub | 9 Park Street | 220 yd | |
| The Bristol Masonic Club Bar | Masonic Hall, Park Street | 227 yd | |
| Reina Bar | 55 Park Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Kebab | 28 Park Street | 274 yd | |
| Dirty Burgerz | 12 Denmark Street | 353 yd | |
| LE Boeuf & Lobster | Millennuim Square, Explore Lane | 363 yd | |
| Cedars Express | 60 Park Row | 394 yd | |
| Sirin's Turkish Cuisine | 45 College Green | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 533 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 576 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 637 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 1,000 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 324 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 470 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 707 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 852 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.