Valley Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS13 7JU is located in the Bishopsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Bristol, BS13 7JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS13 7JT, BS13 7LD, BS13 7JX, BS13 7LB, BS13 7LA, BS13 7LE, BS13 7LG, BS13 7HZ, BS13 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS13 7JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.2% | 53.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 40.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 54.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 15.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 9.2% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 36.1% | 22.9% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 93.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Bishopsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bishopsworth and the 315th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Valley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-13 | £286,700 |
| 19 Valley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-07 | £341,283 |
| 22 Valley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2022-07-05 | £380,054 |
| 15 Valley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-12-18 | £335,874 |
| 19 Valley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2017-09-25 | £324,423 |
BS13 7JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Grove Primary School Cheddar Grove , Bedminster Down BS13 7EN | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headley Park Primary School Headley Lane , Headley Park BS13 7QB | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Ellfield Close , Bishopsworth BS13 8EF | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 2out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield E-Act Primary Academy Novers Lane , Knowle West BS4 1QW | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Venturers' Academy Withywood Road , Withywod BS13 9AX | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Community Art Space | Zion Methodist Church Hall, Bishopsworth Road | 320 yd | |
| Avon Fire & Rescue | Fire Station, 61 Hartcliffe Way | 757 yd | |
| Cater Rd Cafe | Unit 11, Bakers Park, Cater Road | 945 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering Ltd | Bristol Water Plc, Bridgwater Road | 950 yd | |
| Cafe Ang | 33 Church Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree | The Maytree, St Peters Rise | 422 yd | |
| Bedminster Down Ex Service Club | Bedminster Down Ex Service Club, Winford Grove | 469 yd | |
| Severn Vale Bowling Club | Severnvale Bowling Club, Kings Head Lane Park, Vicarage Road | 951 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Manor Road | 995 yd | |
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Sing | 101 Bishopsworth Road | 204 yd | |
| Dragon City | 48 Langford Road | 689 yd | |
| Canton Eat | 186 Bedminster Down Road | 716 yd | |
| Blossom Sandwich Takeaway | 2a St Peters Rise | 770 yd | |
| Headley Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away | 1a St Peters Rise | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 105-107 Bishopsworth Road | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Down Common Bridgwater Road | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Headley Park Primary School HEADLEY LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Kings Head Lane Park KINGS HEAD LANE PARK KINGS HEAD LANE PARK VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Bishopsworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitchurch Road | swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.