Charlton Road is in Kingswood, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS15 1LS is located in the Hillfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlton Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 1LW, BS15 1LT, BS16 3PP, BS15 1QL, BS15 1LX, BS15 1LL, BS16 4DH, BS15 1LR, BS16 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS15 1LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48.2% | 47.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS15 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.7% | 57.2% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 32.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 5.4% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 33.1% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.4% | 20.3% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 15.8% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 39.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 80.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 88.6% | 75.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 88.3% | 75.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Road was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlton Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 501st highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264 Charlton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-04 | £312,563 |
| 260 Charlton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2016-05-31 | £300,860 |
| First Floor Flat 256 Charlton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2013-09-09 | £148,802 |
| Ground Floor Flat 256 Charlton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2013-09-09 | £148,802 |
| 268 Charlton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-01-05 | £282,736 |
BS15 1LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Primary School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Junior School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Infant School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chatsworth Road , Fishponds BS16 3QR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 844 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,597 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Cossham Hosp | Cossham Hospital, Lodge Road | 344 yd | |
| Waffle and bubble | 298 Lodge Causeway | 403 yd | |
| Lodge Causeway Cafe | 290 Lodge Causeway | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 266 Lodge Causeway | 436 yd | |
| Gullu's Kitchen | 282 Lodge Causeway | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossham Inn | Warwick Arms, 210-212 Charlton Road | 267 yd | |
| Kings Head | Kings Head, 284 Two Mile Hill Road | 929 yd | |
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 942 yd | |
| St Georges Valley Cricket Club | St George Cricket Ground, Whiteway Road | 945 yd | |
| Century's Social Club | 322 Two Mile Hill Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| To's Garden | 4 Woodland Way | 96 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 279a Lodge Causeway | 396 yd | |
| Hing Kee Fish | 284 Lodge Causeway | 436 yd | |
| China Chef | 265 Lodge Causeway | 464 yd | |
| Lodge Peri Chicken | 245 Lodge Causeway | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club DUNCOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Bristol Brunel Academy SPEEDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 870 yd | |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Harry Crook Youth Activity Centre MOORLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.