Walsh Avenue, Bristol, BS14 9SL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS14 9SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.9%	49.8%	2.9%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	21.8%	32.4%	10.6%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	47.9%	-6.4%	44.2%	3.7%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8.5%	8.8%	0.3%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	13.7%	9.2%	-4.5%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	31.1%	42.9%	11.8%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	44.3%	32.4%	-11.9%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	15%	16.7%	1.7%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	8.8%	7.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 9SL this area, 31.5% 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.9%	31.5%	-7.4%	18.2%	13.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	13.9%	1.1%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	15.1%	-2.4%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	3%	5.9%	2.9%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	14.7%	1.5%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	12%	16%	4.0%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	98.9%	94.2%	-4.7%	81.4%	12.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	97.8%	95.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	94.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.9%	37.2%	13.7%
Christian	45.5%	46.2%	-0.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Walsh Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walsh Avenue was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walsh Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park and the 470th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BS14 9SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walsh Avenue are based on 113 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walsh Avenue, Bristol, BS14 9SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS14 9SL

Average Price
£322,930

Semi-Detached
£344,133

Terraced
£326,959

Detached
£316,850

Flats/Maisonettes
£201,827

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walsh Avenue

Average Price
£328,479

Semi-Detached
£324,487

Terraced
£342,504

Detached
£416,279

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,619

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walsh AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Walsh Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2025-06-17	£305,101
55 Walsh Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-05-26	£338,394
Ground Floor Flat 53 Walsh Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£198,000	2022-08-04	£201,021
53A Walsh Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£198,000	2022-08-04	£201,021
37 Walsh Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£337,500	2020-12-18	£405,395

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS14 9SL

Employment

BS14 9SL 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 9SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	582 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN	3out of 4	1,719 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	2,832 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	3,083 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	3,144 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy New Oak Walsh Avenue , Hengrove BS14 9SN	2out of 4	277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX	3out of 4	582 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Perry Court E-Act Academy Great Hayles Road , BS14 0AX	- not rated	679 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Gladstone Road , Hengrove BS14 9LP	3out of 4	969 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
School of Christ The King Catholic Primary Hartcliffe Road , Filwood Park BS4 1HD	3out of 4	1,052 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU	3out of 4	555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY	2out of 4	2,537 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT	4out of 4	3,169 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ	3out of 4	3,612 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,070 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA	- not rated	4,272 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL	1out of 4	2,305 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ	1out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY	3out of 4	4,845 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN	3out of 4	1,747 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN	- not rated	1,823 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG	3out of 4	2,154 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS	- not rated	2,552 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL	- not rated	2,605 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Imperial sports ground	South Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane		897 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Whitchurch	The Whitchurch, Oatlands Avenue		891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Chef	4 The Parade	300 yd
Hengrove Fish Bar	8 The Parade	300 yd
Sandwich Station	7 The Parade	300 yd
Curry Garden	507 Wells Road	729 yd
Crispies	Unit 8, Whitchurch District Centre, Oatlands Avenue	891 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Asda, Oatlands Avenue		939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Academy New Oak WALSH AVENUE	grass pitches	162 yd
Oasis Academy Bristol (Closed) Petherton Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	439 yd
Oasis Academy John Williams PETHERTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	561 yd
Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy ILMINSTER AVENUE	grass pitches	680 yd
Bush Resource Activity Centre (Closed) New Fosseway Road	grass pitches	785 yd
St Bernadette School FOSSEDALE AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	977 yd
South Bristol Sports Centre WEST TOWN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,052 yd
Manor Farm WEST TOWN LANE	grass pitches	1,052 yd
Filwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Filwood Broadway	swimming pool	1,055 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	240.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BS14 9SL