Kennington Avenue is in Kingswood, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 1SF is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennington Avenue, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 1SH, BS15 1SG, BS15 1SE, BS15 1SL, BS15 1SN, BS15 1TH, BS15 1SJ, BS15 1SD, BS15 1SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 1SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 42.7% | 54.8% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 22.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 16.1% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.6% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 84.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 91.8% | 81.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 81% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Avenue was 143.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennington Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 102nd highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 15 Saddlers Court Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-11-11 | £162,338 |
| Apartment 12 Saddlers Court Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-07-29 | £159,668 |
| Apartment 4 Saddlers Court Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2025-06-04 | £178,466 |
| Apartment 7 Saddlers Court Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-02-09 | £178,760 |
| Apartment 5 Saddlers Court Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-09-27 | £180,898 |
BS15 1SF 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 student residents living in BS15 1SF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,074 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Nosh | 409 Soundwell Road | 301 yd | |
| USA Pizza \&Fried Chicken | 19 Regent Street, Kingswood | 338 yd | |
| Coffee Cup | 367 Two Mile Hill Road | 346 yd | |
| Boswells Cafe | Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 367 yd | |
| Costa | 18 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501BAR | 2 Downend Road, Kingswood | 320 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road | 382 yd | |
| Century's Social Club | 322 Two Mile Hill Road | 429 yd | |
| Kingswood Colliers | 94-96 Regent Street, Kingswood | 519 yd | |
| Kings Head | Kings Head, 284 Two Mile Hill Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N G W Food Ltd | Unit 12A, Regent Street | 279 yd | |
| Mooboo - Kingswood | 17 Regent Street, Kingswood | 324 yd | |
| Chefoo | 13 Regent Street, Kingswood | 337 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 29 Regent Street, Kingswood | 342 yd | |
| Papa John's | 14-16 Regent Street, Kingswood | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 148 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 382 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 859 yd | |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.