Bank Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 8LX 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 Bank Road, Bristol, BS15 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 8HP, BS15 8PH, BS15 8LJ, BS15 8LS, BS15 8GD, BS15 8HU, BS15 8PN, BS15 8LQ, BS15 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 8LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 50.3% | 58.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 26.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 53.2% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30.3% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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 | 20.8% | 17.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 87.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 92.4% | 81% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 10.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 80.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Road was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Hanham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bank Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hanham and the 414th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 The Old Exchange, 10 Bank Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-03-12 | £171,267 |
| Flat 5 The Old Exchange, 10 Bank Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-10-25 | £175,667 |
| Flat 19 The Old Exchange, 10 Bank Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-07 | £194,214 |
| 1 Bank Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-03-17 | £266,379 |
| Flat 7 The Old Exchange, 10 Bank Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-09 | £182,780 |
BS15 8LX 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 | 202 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 4,994 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 | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8PX | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Primary School Hollow Road , Kingswood BS15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,795 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 | 4,445 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 | 1,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 847 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstairs Cafe | 98 Regent Street, Kingswood | 17 yd | |
| The Market Cafe Lounge | First Floor, Regent Street Shopping Arcade | 17 yd | |
| Rainbow Bakery And Cafe | 101 Regent Street, Kingswood | 60 yd | |
| Ravenna Restaurant | 91 Regent Street, Kingswood | 80 yd | |
| Kingswood Baba Kebab And Pizza | 80A Regent Street, Kingswood | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Colliers | 94-96 Regent Street, Kingswood | 37 yd | |
| 501BAR | 2 Downend Road, Kingswood | 280 yd | |
| Knorr Bremse Social Club | Wood Road, Kingswood | 338 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road | 509 yd | |
| The Star | 86 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 82 Regent Street, Kingswood | 103 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab And Pizza | 75 Regent Street, Kingswood | 121 yd | |
| Tasty Dish Fish Bar | 59 Moravian Road, Kingswood | 227 yd | |
| N G W Food Ltd | Unit 12A, Regent Street | 272 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 29 Regent Street, Kingswood | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 197 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 200 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 246 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.