Barracks Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 9NG 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 9NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 9NE, BS11 9NF, BS11 0AA, BS11 0AB, BS11 0AW, BS11 0AE, BS11 0AG, BS11 0AD, BS11 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS11 9NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 55.9% | 54.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 47.3% | 44.7% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 46.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9NG this area, 32.7% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 32.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 19.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 15.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 12.7% | 0.9% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.4% | 87.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 78.2% | 80.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 80.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 2.8% | -8.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.6% | 76.7% | -35.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 16% | 1.3% | 14.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.1% | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Lane was 625.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.0% higher than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barracks Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 285.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-01 | £291,643 |
| 21 Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-20 | £336,634 |
| 27 Barracks Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2019-09-30 | £114,306 |
| 25 Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2014-09-26 | £324,130 |
| 10 Barracks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2011-03-25 | £529,855 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Catherine Street , Avonmouth BS11 9LG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 4,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 5,404 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 5,148 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 | 286 yd | |
| Station Road Pre School | The Beachley Walk Centre, Beachley Walk | 554 yd | |
| J's Cafe | British Bakeries, Second Way | 613 yd | |
| Hovis | British Bakeries, Second Way | 613 yd | |
| A J's Bistro | 44 High Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Bowling Club | Avonmouth Bowling Club And Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 1 yd | |
| Avonmouth Old Boys RFC | Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 1 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | The Hope And Anchor, 75 Lower High Street | 176 yd | |
| Shirehampton Mens Club | Shirehampton Mens Social Club, High Street | 695 yd | |
| Exclusive Pubs Pantry | Miles Arms Hotel, 181 Avonmouth Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Kebab and Pizza | 48 High Street | 892 yd | |
| Dragon I | 42 High Street | 892 yd | |
| Blue Dolphin | 8 High Street | 1,021 yd | |
| MM KEBAB PIZZA | 201 Avonmouth Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 207 Avonmouth Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Shirehampton - High Street(Petrol Station) | High Street | 666 yd | |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited | Fourth Way | 677 yd | |
| B&M Express | 36 High Street | 892 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 45-49 High Street | 896 yd | |
| Costco Cash & Carry | Costco Wholesale, St Brendans Way | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Football Club AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Robin Cousins Sports Centre (Closed) Portway | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 366 yd |
| Avonmouth Rfc BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Henacre Bmx Track BANGROVE WALK | cycling | 740 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.