Fernhill Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 0RG 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 Fernhill Lane, Bristol, BS11 0RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0PW, BS11 0RF, BS11 0SA, BS11 0PY, BS11 0PP, BS11 0SB, BS11 0PU, BS11 0RQ, BS11 0PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS11 0RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 0RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.7% | 42.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.5% | 20.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 33.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.9% | 86.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 91.5% | 81.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhill Lane was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernhill Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 526th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fernhill Court Fernhill Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-01-29 | £557,239 |
| 1 The Gables Fernhill Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-10-13 | £334,197 |
| 3 Fernhill Court Fernhill Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2004-06-25 | £585,313 |
| 3 Fernhill Court Fernhill Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2001-12-14 | £644,556 |
| 1 Fernhill Court Fernhill Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2001-11-28 | £580,161 |
BS11 0RG 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Leaze Junior School Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Leaze Infant School Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Leaze Primary School Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Cross Primary and Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 164 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smilers | 72 Ridingleaze | 436 yd | |
| Elior UK | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston Social Club | Lawrence Weston Social Club, Lawrence Weston Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 436 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 436 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 485 yd | |
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 326 yd | |
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Catholic College LONG CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Lawrence Rovers Football Club LAWRENCE WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Kingweston Sports & Social Club NAPIER MILES ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Kingsweston School NAPIER MILES ROAD | 1,046 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 | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.