Long Cross is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 0LY 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 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0NS, BS11 0LX, BS11 0LD, BS11 0LU, BS11 0LF, BS11 0LT, BS11 0QT, BS11 0PD, BS11 0NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS11 0LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 BS11 0LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 44.5% | 52.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 25% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 40.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 20% | 19.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around BS11 0LY this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 32.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 17.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 9% | 1.4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 94% | 85.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 10.8% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 85.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Cross was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Cross has the 24th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 629th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2025-07-24 | £304,221 |
| 137 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-01-10 | £170,658 |
| 131 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-09-30 | £171,531 |
| 149 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2020-02-21 | £153,264 |
| 131 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-09-12 | £159,773 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Tide Grove , Lawrence Weston BS11 0PA | 4out of 4 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | - not rated | 249 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children Greystoke Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6AY | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 431 yd | |
| Smilers | 72 Ridingleaze | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Weston Sports & Social Club | Kings Weston Sports & Social Club, Napier Miles Road | 687 yd | |
| Lawrence Weston Social Club | Lawrence Weston Social Club, Lawrence Weston Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 497 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 521 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 576 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 576 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 685 yd | |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited | Fourth Way | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingweston Sports & Social Club NAPIER MILES ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Kingsweston School NAPIER MILES ROAD | 715 yd | |
| Henacre Bmx Track BANGROVE WALK | cycling | 735 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic College LONG CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Penpole Lane Recreation Ground PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Avonmouth Rfc BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,034 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.