Myrtle Drive is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS11 9XX 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Myrtle Drive, Bristol, BS11 9XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS11 9XT, BS11 9UT, BS11 9UU, BS11 9XG, BS11 9UX, BS11 9XQ, BS11 9EQ, BS11 9XP, BS11 9YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS11 9XX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 55.2% | 54.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 39.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 5.8% | -8.1% | 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 | 37.6% | 38.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 15.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 | 37.5% | 27.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 20.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.9% | 85% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.3% | 89.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Drive was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myrtle Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 645th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Myrtle Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2025-09-30 | £284,014 |
| 13 Myrtle Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-17 | £335,041 |
| 1 Myrtle Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,500 | 2023-07-18 | £325,919 |
| 1 Myrtle Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-16 | £322,714 |
| 1 Myrtle Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2020-01-13 | £333,455 |
BS11 9XX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | - not rated | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Junior School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Infant School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Ham Green , Pill BS20 0HU | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,870 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Pearl | 130 Nibley Road | 66 yd | |
| Roses | 2 The Parade | 636 yd | |
| Ruby Jeans t/a Seoul Chicken/Flip the Bird/Wham Bam Wings | 3-4 The Parade | 647 yd | |
| A J's Bistro | 44 High Street | 836 yd | |
| Pill Community Cafe | Pill Community Centre, Church Place | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Council | Social And Sports Club, Nibley Road | 249 yd | |
| The Lamplighters | Lamplighters, Station Road | 579 yd | |
| The Lifeboat Inn | 25 High Street | 723 yd | |
| The George Inn | The George Inn, High Street | 745 yd | |
| Shirehampton Park Golf Club Ltd | Club House, Shirehampton Park Golf Club, Park Hill | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali mahal | 9-10 The Parade | 636 yd | |
| Blue Dolphin | 8 High Street | 745 yd | |
| Dragon I | 42 High Street | 836 yd | |
| Super Kebab and Pizza | 48 High Street | 836 yd | |
| Curry House | Wellington House, Pump Square | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 45-49 High Street | 825 yd | |
| B&M Express | 36 High Street | 836 yd | |
| Southern Co-operative (The) | 1-2 Baltic Place | 966 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | Coronation House, Upper Myrtle Hill | 974 yd | |
| Asda Shirehampton - High Street(Petrol Station) | High Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City And Port Of Bristol Sports And Social Club Nibley Road | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Shirehampton Swimming Pool (Closed) Park Road | swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Ham Green Playing Field MACRAE ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe PENPOLE LANE | 936 yd | |
| Shirehampton Cricket Club PENPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.