Orlebar Gardens is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 0SQ 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 Orlebar Gardens, Bristol, BS11 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0RX, BS11 0SD, BS11 0SH, BS11 0RW, BS11 0RU, BS11 0SG, BS11 0RY, BS11 0SB, BS11 0SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS11 0SQ, 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 0SQ 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 Orlebar Gardens was 110.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orlebar Gardens has the 36th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 560th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orlebar Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-03-21 | £252,556 |
BS11 0SQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 1,424 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Leaze Infant School Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Leaze Primary School Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Cross Primary and Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 721 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 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | - not rated | 1,792 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 | 429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,546 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 | 575 yd | |
| Elior UK | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston Social Club | Lawrence Weston Social Club, Lawrence Weston Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 575 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 575 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 633 yd | |
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 474 yd | |
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Catholic College LONG CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Lawrence Rovers Football Club LAWRENCE WESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 336 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.