Ferry Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS15 3NT is located in the Longwell Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferry Road, Bristol, BS15 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS15 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 3NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 20.3% | 26.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 62.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 32.7% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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 | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 32.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Road was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Bitton & Oldland Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ferry Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common and the 393rd highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots House Hanham Court Ferry Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2007-05-25 | £1,190,884 |
| Hanham Lodge Ferry Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 1997-11-21 | £2,201,852 |
| Abbots House Hanham Court Ferry Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 1997-08-29 | £1,544,565 |
| Hanham Lodge Ferry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 1996-04-18 | £2,323,494 |
BS15 3NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
BS15 3NT 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 3NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,627 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 | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwell Green Primary School Ellacombe Road , Longwell Green BS30 9BA | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy Tiberius Road , Somerdale BS31 2FF | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 2out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Abbots Junior School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel White's Infant School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,902 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 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IKB Academy 68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP | 2out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 2out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Park Academy Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | Chequers Inn, Hanham Mills | 351 yd | |
| The Old Lock And Weir | Hanham Mills, Hanham | 351 yd | |
| Elm Tree Inn | 74 Abbots Road, Hanham | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express | 22 Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green | 1,071 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.