Long Cross is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 0SH 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 0SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0SP, BS11 0SQ, BS11 0TG, BS11 0SW, BS11 0SG, BS11 0RX, BS11 0SY, BS11 0RU, BS11 0RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS11 0SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 40.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 37.7% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 5.8% | -10.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.8% | 43.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 23% | 17.2% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around BS11 0SH this area, 32.3% 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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.6% | 32.3% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 15.1% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 22.9% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 91.8% | 81.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Cross was 148.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Cross has the 31st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 374th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 240.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-02 | £330,957 |
| 447 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-09-23 | £259,054 |
| 453 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-07 | £239,115 |
| 451 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2020-12-02 | £287,080 |
| 451 Long Cross, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2017-08-23 | £311,022 |
BS11 0SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Tide Grove , Lawrence Weston BS11 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury Court Primary Academy Trevelyan Walk , Henbury BS10 7NY | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise Primary and Nursery School Clavell Road , Henbury BS10 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,203 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,263 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children Greystoke Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6AY | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smilers | 72 Ridingleaze | 663 yd | |
| Elior UK | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston Social Club | Lawrence Weston Social Club, Lawrence Weston Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 663 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 663 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 721 yd | |
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 565 yd | |
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Rovers Football Club LAWRENCE WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic College LONG CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 364 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.