Ridgeway Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS14 9PW is located in the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, BS14 9PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS14 9PP, BS14 9PR, BS14 9PS, BS14 9PY, BS14 9PU, BS14 9PX, BS14 9PB, BS14 9PN, BS14 9PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS14 9PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS14 9PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 25.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 56.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 44.9% | 38.3% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 41.9% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around BS14 9PW this area, 31.3% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.8% | 93.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Lane was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park and the 190th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-08 | £352,664 |
| 26 Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-03-31 | £332,632 |
| 20 Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-03-02 | £623,750 |
| 28 Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-17 | £322,956 |
| 36 Ridgeway Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2020-10-02 | £286,831 |
BS14 9PW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS14 9PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,270 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 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,009 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 | 4,668 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 | 4,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School 22 Bristol Road , Whitchurch BS14 0PT | - not rated | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road , BS14 0LL | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Gladstone Road , Hengrove BS14 9LP | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Court E-Act Academy Great Hayles Road , BS14 0AX | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Whittock Road , Stockwood BS14 8DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdown Park Academy Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 3,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian - Servest | South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard | 365 yd | |
| The Music Box Shop | 36 Bristol Road, Whitchurch | 426 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Cuisine | 16-18 Gilda Parade | 663 yd | |
| Blue Ginger | 36-38 Gilda Parade | 663 yd | |
| Caffe Rosa | 42 Gilda Parade | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Maes Knoll | The Black Lion, Bristol Road | 349 yd | |
| Shield & Dagger | Shield And Dagger, East Dundry Road | 747 yd | |
| The Yeoman | The Yeoman, 700 Wells Road | 772 yd | |
| The Whitchurch | The Whitchurch, Oatlands Avenue | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar's | 34a Gilda Parade | 663 yd | |
| Maeme's Gilda | 28 Gilda Parade | 663 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 24 Gilda Parade | 663 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 89 East Dundry Road | 747 yd | |
| Crispies | Unit 8, Whitchurch District Centre, Oatlands Avenue | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Oatlands Avenue | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School Bristol Road | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| St Bernadette School FOSSEDALE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Whitchurch Athletics Running Track (Closed) Bamfield | athletics tracks | 978 yd |
| Bristol Barbarians Rfc BRISTOL BARBARIANS RFC BRISTOL BARBARIANS RFC NORTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
| Action Indoor Sports (Bristol) WHITCHURCH SPORTS CENTRE WHITCHURCH SPORTS CENTRE BAMFIELD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,086 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 | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.