Akeman Way is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS11 9NU 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 Akeman Way, Bristol, BS11 9NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 9NT, BS11 9NY, BS11 9NB, BS11 9NA, BS11 9LN, BS11 9NX, BS11 9ND, BS11 9LL, BS11 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS11 9NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 46.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 23.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 11.3% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 88.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 84.6% | 81.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 81.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Akeman Way was 114.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Akeman Way has the 38th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 515th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Akeman Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-11-23 | £221,110 |
| 1 Akeman Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-03-05 | £271,454 |
| 4 Akeman Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-05-31 | £278,727 |
| 12 Akeman Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2007-02-16 | £301,017 |
| 1 Akeman Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-08-26 | £264,951 |
BS11 9NU 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Catherine Street , Avonmouth BS11 9LG | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,718 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 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,978 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 161 yd | |
| J's Cafe | British Bakeries, Second Way | 525 yd | |
| Hovis | British Bakeries, Second Way | 525 yd | |
| Teamsport Karting | The Raceway, Avonmouth Road | 679 yd | |
| Station Road Pre School | The Beachley Walk Centre, Beachley Walk | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Pubs Pantry | Miles Arms Hotel, 181 Avonmouth Road | 362 yd | |
| Avonmouth Old Boys RFC | Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 446 yd | |
| Avonmouth Bowling Club | Avonmouth Bowling Club And Sports Ground, Barracks Lane | 446 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | The Hope And Anchor, 75 Lower High Street | 513 yd | |
| Avonmouth Masonic Hall | Avonmouth Masonic Hall, 97 Portview Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM KEBAB PIZZA | 201 Avonmouth Road | 593 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 207 Avonmouth Road | 593 yd | |
| In The Mouth | 269 Avonmouth Road | 862 yd | |
| Love Indian | 98 Gloucester Road | 973 yd | |
| Wing Fu | 22 Meadow Street | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Cash & Carry | Costco Wholesale, St Brendans Way | 577 yd | |
| Hancock Cash & Carry Limited | Fourth Way | 907 yd | |
| Asda Shirehampton - High Street(Petrol Station) | High Street | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Football Club AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB AVONMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Robin Cousins Sports Centre (Closed) Portway | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 234 yd |
| Avonmouth Rfc BARRACKS LANE | grass pitches | 818 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.