Southmead Road is in Westbury On Trym, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS10 5LP is located in the Horfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southmead Road, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, BS10 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS10 5LW, BS10 5FJ, BS10 5LS, BS10 5LN, BS10 5JZ, BS10 5PL, BS10 5LT, BS10 5JY, BS10 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS10 5LP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 BS10 5LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 41.6% | 54.3% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 31.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 53.4% | 56.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.1% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 47.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84% | 75.1% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 75.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 75.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southmead Road was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Horfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southmead Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Horfield and the 302nd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374 Southmead Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-09-09 | £284,933 |
| 342 Southmead Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-23 | £253,296 |
| 370B Southmead Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-08 | £188,418 |
| 336 Southmead Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-16 | £348,609 |
| 382 Southmead Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-01-18 | £338,307 |
BS10 5LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,703 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 | 4,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horfield Church of England Primary School Bishop Manor Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 5BD | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horfield Church of England Primary School Bishop Manor Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 5BD | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Luckington Road , Monks Park BS7 0UP | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Luckington Road , BS7 0UP | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster Road Junior School Southmead , BS10 5PU | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Park School Pen Park Road , Southmead BS10 6BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 4,664 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 | 5,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bri04 Bridge Year 11 Southmead Youth Centre, Greystoke Avenue , Southmead BS10 6AS | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education 1st Learning Centre Southmead Youth Centre , Greystoke Avenue BS10 6AS | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Embleton Road , Southmead BS10 6DS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Park School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thikanaa Bristol | 329 Southmead Road | 55 yd | |
| Nez Cafe | 335 Southmead Road | 55 yd | |
| SnD Oriental Shop Ltd | 343 Southmead Road | 61 yd | |
| The Willow | Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road | 240 yd | |
| Costa Coffee 86084 & 86086 | Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Rugged Staff | The Bear And Rugged Staff, Southmead Road | 287 yd | |
| Southmead Community Association Limited | 248 Greystoke Avenue | 749 yd | |
| The Pegasus | The Pegasus, 246 Greystoke Avenue | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken | 327 Southmead Road | 55 yd | |
| Southmead Kebab House | 333 Southmead Road | 55 yd | |
| Indian Fusion | 10 Doncaster Road | 153 yd | |
| Happy Chinese Takeaway | 277 Southmead Road | 287 yd | |
| New Balti King | 479 Southmead Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Food Store, Southmead Road | 435 yd | |
| Aldi | 155 Greystoke Avenue | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southmead Adventure Playground DONCASTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 584 yd |
| Doncaster Road Playing Fields DONCASTER ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Southmead Youth Centre Greystoke Avenue | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Greenway Centre GREENWAY CENTRE GREENWAY CENTRE DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Badocks Wood Recreation Field Off Doncaster Road | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.