Barracks Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 9NF 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 Barracks Lane, Bristol, BS11 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 0AA, BS11 9NE, BS11 9NG, BS11 0AW, BS11 0AB, BS11 0AE, BS11 0AD, BS11 0AG, BS11 9NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS11 9NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 44.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 40.7% | 43.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 16.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 23.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 12.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.8% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 88.3% | 89.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 89.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 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 | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Lane was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barracks Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 336th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sunnyvale Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-10-31 | £324,503 |
| 1 Sunnyvale Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2008-07-01 | £388,073 |
| 1 Sunnyvale Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2000-05-19 | £453,964 |
BS11 9NF 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Catherine Street , Avonmouth BS11 9LG | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,296 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 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 5,420 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 | 1,573 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 5,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Football Club | Avonmouth Football Club, Avonmouth Road | 307 yd | |
| Station Road Pre School | The Beachley Walk Centre, Beachley Walk | 476 yd | |
| J's Cafe | British Bakeries, Second Way | 686 yd | |
| Hovis | British Bakeries, Second Way | 686 yd | |
| A J's Bistro | 44 High Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Bowling Club | Avonmouth Bowling Club And Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 81 yd | |
| Avonmouth Old Boys RFC | Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 81 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | The Hope And Anchor, 75 Lower High Street | 96 yd | |
| Shirehampton Mens Club | Shirehampton Mens Social Club, High Street | 629 yd | |
| Exclusive Pubs Pantry | Miles Arms Hotel, 181 Avonmouth Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Kebab and Pizza | 48 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Dragon I | 42 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Blue Dolphin | 8 High Street | 961 yd | |
| MM KEBAB PIZZA | 201 Avonmouth Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 207 Avonmouth Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Shirehampton - High Street(Petrol Station) | High Street | 594 yd | |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited | Fourth Way | 752 yd | |
| B&M Express | 36 High Street | 828 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 45-49 High Street | 829 yd | |
| Costco Cash & Carry | Costco Wholesale, St Brendans Way | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Football Club AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Robin Cousins Sports Centre (Closed) Portway | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 341 yd |
| Avonmouth Rfc BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Henacre Bmx Track BANGROVE WALK | cycling | 759 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.