South Road is in Kingswood, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 8JF 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 South Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 8JZ, BS15 8EF, BS15 8JE, BS15 8EG, BS15 8JN, BS15 8JQ, BS15 8JR, BS15 8EA, BS15 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS15 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 47.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 38.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BS15 8JF this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 24.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 82.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 81% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 81.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Hanham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hanham and the 406th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood House South Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-11-12 | £559,137 |
| Kingswood House South Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2007-07-02 | £747,617 |
BS15 8JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 170 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,275 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 | 4,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8PX | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Primary School Hollow Road , Kingswood BS15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtney Primary School Courtney Road , Kingswood BS15 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,079 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 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Passione | 34A Regent Street, Kingswood | 315 yd | |
| The White Elephant Restaurant And Coffee Shop | Kingswood Foundation Estate, Britannia Road | 346 yd | |
| USA Pizza \&Fried Chicken | 19 Regent Street, Kingswood | 351 yd | |
| Kingswood Baba Kebab And Pizza | 80A Regent Street, Kingswood | 358 yd | |
| Coffee Cup | 367 Two Mile Hill Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knorr Bremse Social Club | Wood Road, Kingswood | 179 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road | 374 yd | |
| 501BAR | 2 Downend Road, Kingswood | 390 yd | |
| The Star | 86 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 395 yd | |
| Century's Social Club | 322 Two Mile Hill Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Dish Fish Bar | 59 Moravian Road, Kingswood | 291 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Regent Street, Kingswood | 321 yd | |
| Papa John's | 14-16 Regent Street, Kingswood | 321 yd | |
| Chefoo | 13 Regent Street, Kingswood | 350 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 29 Regent Street, Kingswood | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 263 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 376 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 731 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 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.