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School Road is in Kingswood, Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS15 8BJ is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about School Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS15 8BG, BS15 8BL, BS15 8EF, BS15 8DD, BS15 8EG, BS15 8BH, BS15 8BW, BS15 8EA, BS15 8EB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS15 8BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%49.9%0.4% 51.0% -1.1%
Male50.5%50.1%-0.4% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BS15 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.7%53.7%14.0% 37.9% 15.8%
Married: Opposite sex40.2%30%-10.2% 44.2% -14.2%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.7%-0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated3.3%2.3%-1.0% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced11.3%9.3%-2.0% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed4.6%4%-0.6% 6.1% -2.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.1%46.6%1.5% 48.4% -1.8%
Good health35.7%38.1%2.4% 33.6% 4.5%
Fair health12.9%10%-2.9% 12.7% -2.7%
Bad health4.4%3.2%-1.2% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health1.9%2.1%0.2% 1.2% 0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28%16.1%-11.9% 18.2% -2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.8%9.1%-9.7% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.2%11.7%-7.5% 13.4% -1.7%
Apprenticeship5.9%8.1%2.2% 5.3% 2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.8%21.5%12.7% 16.9% 4.6%
Degree or Similar13%31.5%18.5% 33.8% -2.3%
Other6.3%2%-4.3% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.2%0%-2.2% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian1.6%2.1%0.5% 3.1% -1.0%
Pakistani0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African1.6%0.6%-1.0% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.9%-0.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White90.9%91.4%0.5% 81.4% 10.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.5%89.7%-2.8% 83.2% 6.5%
European Union4.4%6.2%1.8% 6.1% 0.1%
Rest of Europe0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa0.9%0.9%0.0% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.6%1.8%0.2% 5.6% -3.8%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.8%89.7%-2.1% 83.2% 6.5%
10+ Years0.3%5.6%5.3% 9.8% -4.2%
5-10 Years1.9%1.8%-0.1% 2.9% -1.1%
2-5 Years1.6%2.4%0.8% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years4.4%0.6%-3.8% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.5% 76.7% 2.8%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries2.4% 1.5% 0.9%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held12.2% 13.5% -1.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion62.9% 37.2% 25.7%
Christian29.7% 46.2% -16.5%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Sikh1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is School Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Road was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% higher than the Hanham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

School Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hanham and the 158th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BS15 8BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on School Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingswood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for School Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS15 8BJ

Average Price
£261,871
Semi-Detached
£329,643
Terraced
£296,457
Detached
£403,922
Flats/Maisonettes
£158,634
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for School Road

Average Price
£300,129
Semi-Detached
£250,655
Terraced
£349,893
Detached
£563,631
Flats/Maisonettes
£212,004
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on School Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 School Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£340,0002026-01-27 £341,685
12 School Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002025-12-01 £315,623
6C School Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£290,0002025-03-31 £290,288
36 School Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002023-12-13 £319,238
8 School Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£328,0002022-12-20 £330,280
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS15 8BJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee124
Part-Time Employee45
Retired44
Self-Employed21
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Other13
Unemployed12
Looking after home or family7
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Construction14
Financial and insurance activities13
Manufacturing12
Administrative and support service activities10
Education9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Other4
Real estate activities2
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY
- not rated 1,559 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL
2out of 4 2,985 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 3,209 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cashmore Nursery School
Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR
- not rated 3,815 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School
Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR
- not rated 3,980 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA
- not rated 415 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA
2out of 4 415 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Two Mile Hill Junior School
The Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA
- not rated 476 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Two Mile Hill Infant School
Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA
- not rated 476 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8PX
2out of 4 641 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD
- not rated 377 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Speedwell Technology College
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
- not rated 1,391 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
3out of 4 1,391 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hanham High School
Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA
- not rated 2,113 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA
3out of 4 2,113 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Soundwell College
St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL
- not rated 1,544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ
- not rated 4,013 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brunel College of Arts and Technology
Ashley Down , BS7 9BU
- not rated 5,397 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King's Oak Academy
Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT
- not rated 2,201 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Steiner Academy Bristol
College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP
- not rated 3,109 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Cabot City Technology College
Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD
- not rated 377 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Horizons Learning Centre
Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA
3out of 4 1,350 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL
3out of 4 1,543 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Encompass Education
164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU
- not rated 1,636 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Briarwood School
Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA
- not rated 2,132 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The White Elephant Restaurant And Coffee ShopKingswood Foundation Estate, Britannia Road210 yd
Coffee Cup367 Two Mile Hill Road362 yd
Aspens Services LtdJohn Cabot Academy, Woodside Road375 yd
La Passione34A Regent Street, Kingswood382 yd
USA Pizza \&Fried Chicken19 Regent Street, Kingswood399 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Century's Social Club322 Two Mile Hill Road322 yd
Black HorseThe Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road329 yd
Knorr Bremse Social ClubWood Road, Kingswood352 yd
Kings HeadKings Head, 284 Two Mile Hill Road397 yd
501BAR2 Downend Road, Kingswood455 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Kebab House368 Two Mile Hill Road329 yd
Domino's Pizza10 Regent Street, Kingswood354 yd
Papa John's14-16 Regent Street, Kingswood360 yd
Chefoo13 Regent Street, Kingswood390 yd
Shanghai283 Two Mile Hill Road409 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl Great Britain LimitedLidl Store, Halls Road383 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood451 yd
Sainsbury's13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street470 yd
Tesco Express230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell707 yd
MyRadu3 Queen Street890 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Its Leisure Ltd
21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD
health and fitness suite330 yd
John Cabot Academy
WOODSIDE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite381 yd
Ministry Of Fitness
DOUGLAS ROAD
health and fitness suite413 yd
Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed)
Broad Road
health and fitness suite670 yd
Beacon Rise Primary School
HANHAM ROAD
grass pitches829 yd
Kingswood Park
HOLLOW ROAD
tennis courts935 yd
Southey Avenue Playing Fields
NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD
grass pitches1,034 yd
Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed)
Rodney Road
grass pitches1,035 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 81.8%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed63.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed136.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.