Briarfield Avenue is in Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS15 3ER is located in the Hanham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, BS15 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 3ES, BS15 3EP, BS15 3EW, BS15 3JB, BS15 3JJ, BS15 3SS, BS15 3JF, BS15 3JG, BS15 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 3ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.2% | 12.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 24.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 23.3% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarfield Avenue was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Hanham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Briarfield Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hanham and the 206th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-19 | £343,727 |
| 23 Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2024-06-07 | £552,160 |
| 19 Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-12-15 | £283,600 |
| 4 Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-02-06 | £246,904 |
| 8 Briarfield Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-03-09 | £392,804 |
BS15 3ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,345 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 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel White's Infant School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Abbots Junior School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN | 2out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 2out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,382 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pink Cafe | 70 High Street, Hanham | 269 yd | |
| The Curious Play Cafe | 52 High Street, Hanham | 286 yd | |
| The Italian Kitchen | 47 High Street, Hanham | 317 yd | |
| Zest Mediterranean Restaurant | 73-75 High Street, Hanham | 334 yd | |
| Chilli Inn | 28 High Street, Hanham | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | High Street, Hanham | 311 yd | |
| The Maypole | 26A High Street, Hanham | 335 yd | |
| Hanham Community Centre | High Street, Hanham | 403 yd | |
| Hanham Athletic Football Club | Sports Pavilion, 16 Vicarage Road | 508 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 29 Lower Hanham Road, Hanham | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill LTD | 78 High Street, Hanham | 276 yd | |
| The Bristol Spice Factory | 61 High Street, Hanham | 303 yd | |
| Red Star | 26 Albert Road, Hanham | 617 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 85 Bryants Hill | 801 yd | |
| Abbots Fryer | 175 Memorial Road, Hanham | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 33-37 High Street, Hanham | 354 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 135 High Street, Hanham | 540 yd | |
| Co-Op | 181-185 Memorial Road, Hanham | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanham Woods Academy MEMORIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Vicarage Road HAWKSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Christ Church Hanham Ce Primary School MEMORIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Hanham Common RIVERSIDE WAY | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Greenbank Recreation Ground GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.