Larch Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 4UQ 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 Larch Road, Bristol, BS15 4UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 4UG, BS15 4XD, BS15 4XB, BS15 4XH, BS15 4UF, BS15 1XN, BS15 4GY, BS15 4XE, BS15 4UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 4UQ 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 | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 28.6% | 31.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 48.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 40.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 18.1% | 13% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 26% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the New Cheltenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New Cheltenham and the 277th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Larch Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-29 | £351,734 |
| 12 Larch Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-14 | £361,372 |
| 13 Larch Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,950 | 2021-03-01 | £375,314 |
| 24 Larch Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2019-04-29 | £283,792 |
| 7 Larch Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-11-02 | £304,962 |
BS15 4UQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer's Wood School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | - not rated | 712 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 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 591 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 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,539 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 | 591 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 670 yd | |
| The Forge And Fern | 76 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 750 yd | |
| Shadin | 70 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 767 yd | |
| The Arjee Bhajee Limited | 169 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 784 yd | |
| Pasty Paradise | 8 The Square, Broad Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 243 yd | |
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 766 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 778 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 931 yd | |
| The Staple Hill Oak | 84-86 High Street, Staple Hill | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bamboo | 1E Pool Road, Kingswood | 267 yd | |
| Mario's Fish Bar | 1D Pool Road, Kingswood | 277 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 141 Station Road, Kingswood | 436 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 139 Station Road, Kingswood | 441 yd | |
| Flamers Star And Tasty Burger | 137 Station Road, Kingswood | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 783 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 589 yd | |
| Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 871 yd | |
| Page Park Broad Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.