Kennington Avenue is in Kingswood, Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS15 1SH is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennington Avenue, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 1SF, BS15 1SD, BS15 1SW, BS15 1SG, BS15 1SN, BS15 1JN, BS15 1SB, BS15 1SL, BS15 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 1SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 43.5% | 49% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 34.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 42.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 17.7% | 16.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 32.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93% | 88.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 93.3% | 82% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 11.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 82% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennington Avenue was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennington Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 286th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-01 | £298,521 |
| 12 Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-04-04 | £249,505 |
| 16 Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-07-17 | £319,238 |
| 3 Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-26 | £294,247 |
| 20 Kennington Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-16 | £274,757 |
BS15 1SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,094 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 | 719 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 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | - not rated | 2,633 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 | 873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,313 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 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,570 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 | 873 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,073 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 269 yd | |
| Coffee Cup | 367 Two Mile Hill Road | 339 yd | |
| USA Pizza \&Fried Chicken | 19 Regent Street, Kingswood | 359 yd | |
| Boswells Cafe | Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 404 yd | |
| Costa | 18 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501BAR | 2 Downend Road, Kingswood | 349 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road | 374 yd | |
| Century's Social Club | 322 Two Mile Hill Road | 413 yd | |
| Kings Head | Kings Head, 284 Two Mile Hill Road | 558 yd | |
| Kingswood Colliers | 94-96 Regent Street, Kingswood | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N G W Food Ltd | Unit 12A, Regent Street | 321 yd | |
| Mooboo - Kingswood | 17 Regent Street, Kingswood | 344 yd | |
| Chefoo | 13 Regent Street, Kingswood | 355 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 29 Regent Street, Kingswood | 366 yd | |
| Golden Kebab House | 368 Two Mile Hill Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 93 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 417 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 875 yd | |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.