Long Cross is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS11 0LP is located in the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston 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 Long Cross, Bristol, BS11 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0HQ, BS11 0LW, BS11 0LN, BS11 0LL, BS11 0LS, BS11 0LR, BS11 0LT, BS11 0JW, BS11 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS11 0LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 54.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 BS11 0LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 29.5% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 30.8% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 24.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 24% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 87.9% | 76.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 76.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 32.7% | 13.5% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Cross was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Cross has the 10th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 239th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-19 | £268,309 |
| 112 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-29 | £259,693 |
| 88 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2018-06-21 | £238,959 |
| 90 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-02-26 | £247,602 |
| 94 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,250 | 2007-09-21 | £127,851 |
BS11 0LP 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 70 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Park Primary School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 4 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 5 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Tide Grove , Lawrence Weston BS11 0PA | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Cross Primary and Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive | 745 yd | |
| Smilers | 72 Ridingleaze | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Weston Sports & Social Club | Kings Weston Sports & Social Club, Napier Miles Road | 650 yd | |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd | Club House, Shirehampton Park Golf Club, Park Hill | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 834 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 861 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 919 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 919 yd | |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited | Fourth Way | 981 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henacre Bmx Track BANGROVE WALK | cycling | 445 yd |
| Penpole Lane Recreation Ground PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Kingsweston School NAPIER MILES ROAD | 727 yd | |
| Kingweston Sports & Social Club NAPIER MILES ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Shirehampton Cricket Club PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Avonmouth Rfc BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe PENPOLE LANE | 829 yd | |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd PARK HILL | golf | 1,024 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.