Sweets Road is in Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS15 1XQ is located in the New Cheltenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sweets Road, Bristol, BS15 1XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 1XZ, BS15 1XG, BS15 1XF, BS15 1XH, BS15 1XJ, BS16 4RG, BS16 4RQ, BS16 4RL, BS15 1XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS15 1XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 BS15 1XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 19.4% | 17.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 53.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 19.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 34.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 28.9% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around BS15 1XQ 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 31.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 20.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 98% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 97.9% | 99.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 99.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweets Road was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sweets Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Sweets Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £313,400 | 2024-07-26 | £322,017 |
| 25 Sweets Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-09-26 | £234,121 |
| 58 Sweets Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-11-08 | £370,155 |
| 23 Sweets Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-02-19 | £304,398 |
| 54 Sweets Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2009-08-28 | £447,659 |
BS15 1XQ 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 BS15 1XQ 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 | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | - not rated | 342 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 218 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 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,470 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 | 219 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arjee Bhajee Limited | 169 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 472 yd | |
| Bee One | 211 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 624 yd | |
| Bristol Pizza | 211 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 624 yd | |
| T-CEEs | The Kitchen, Station Road Workshops | 925 yd | |
| The Forge And Fern | 76 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 416 yd | |
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 459 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 1,013 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's Fish Bar | 1D Pool Road, Kingswood | 233 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 1E Pool Road, Kingswood | 235 yd | |
| Soundwell Chippy | 175 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 493 yd | |
| Chung's Fish Bar | 128 Pound Road, Kingswood | 553 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 141 Station Road, Kingswood | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 1,010 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 145 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 217 yd | |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 969 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 | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.