Penny Lane is in Kingswood, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 4FL is located in the New Cheltenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penny Lane, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 4XG, BS15 4XQ, BS15 4XN, BS15 4XJ, BS15 4XH, BS15 4XL, BS15 4GY, BS15 4XT, BS15 4XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 4FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.3% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BS15 4FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 27.3% | 31.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 51.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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%) 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 | 43% | 56.1% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 29.9% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 16.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 23.4% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 22.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.9% | 94.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny Lane was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the New Cheltenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penny Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New Cheltenham and the 298th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Penny Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-10-10 | £238,266 |
| 15 Penny Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-01-31 | £296,133 |
| 11 Penny Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-28 | £295,816 |
| 14 Penny Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-12-09 | £345,316 |
| 21 Penny Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-04-20 | £228,768 |
BS15 4FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer's Wood School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | 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 | 838 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 | 2,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,634 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 | 838 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-CEEs | The Kitchen, Station Road Workshops | 568 yd | |
| The Forge And Fern | 76 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 679 yd | |
| Shadin | 70 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 709 yd | |
| The Cinnamon Tree | 174 Burley Grove, Mangotsfield | 759 yd | |
| Pasty Paradise | 8 The Square, Broad Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 366 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 727 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 938 yd | |
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Chicken | 141 Station Road, Kingswood | 318 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 139 Station Road, Kingswood | 323 yd | |
| Flamers Star And Tasty Burger | 137 Station Road, Kingswood | 331 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 1E Pool Road, Kingswood | 482 yd | |
| Mario's Fish Bar | 1D Pool Road, Kingswood | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 741 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Page Park Broad Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 836 yd | |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 918 yd | |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Mangotsfield School RODWAY HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.