Ferndown Close is in Kingsweston, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS11 0UP 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 Ferndown Close, Kingsweston, Bristol, BS11 0UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0US, BS11 0UR, BS11 0UW, BS11 0UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS11 0UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS11 0UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 23.9% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 61.2% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 57% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 25.8% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 12.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 46.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 80.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 92% | 85.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 84.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndown Close was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferndown Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 475th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ferndown Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-03 | £458,567 |
| 9 Ferndown Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2022-02-28 | £680,015 |
| 19 Ferndown Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2021-03-16 | £668,083 |
| 4 Ferndown Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-12-17 | £664,178 |
| 15 Ferndown Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2020-03-06 | £610,098 |
BS11 0UP 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Primary School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Corbet Close , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SN | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240 Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 587 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neeshad Balti House | 40 Westbury Lane | 773 yd | |
| Elior UK | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive | 773 yd | |
| Canford Park Kiosk | Canford Park, Canford Lane | 784 yd | |
| Smilers | 72 Ridingleaze | 955 yd | |
| Café on the Square | Cafe On The Square, Shirehampton Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Weston Sports & Social Club | Kings Weston Sports & Social Club, Napier Miles Road | 163 yd | |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd | Club House, Shirehampton Park Golf Club, Park Hill | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness Chinese Takeaway | 34 Westbury Lane | 780 yd | |
| Lawrence Weston Fish Bar | 36 Ridingleaze | 887 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 48 Ridingleaze | 912 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 66 Ridingleaze | 955 yd | |
| New Horizons Takeaway Kebabs | 68 Ridingleaze | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 78-84 Ridingleaze | 955 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, Stile Acres | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsweston School NAPIER MILES ROAD | 129 yd | |
| Kingweston Sports & Social Club NAPIER MILES ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd PARK HILL | golf | 525 yd |
| Penpole Lane Recreation Ground PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Shirehampton Cricket Club PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Seamills Recreation Ground SHIREHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe PENPOLE LANE | 1,045 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 | 202.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.