Orchard Road is in Kingswood, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 9QU is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 9TH, BS15 9RQ, BS15 9RH, BS15 9TG, BS15 9TQ, BS15 9RJ, BS15 9RG, BS15 9PU, BS15 9TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS15 9QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 24.2% | 33.5% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 52.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.9% | 45.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 39.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.9% | 91% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Hanham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hanham and the 308th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 4 Greenbank View Orchard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-20 | £174,413 |
| Flat 12 Greenbank View Orchard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-25 | £204,979 |
| Flat 2 Greenbank View Orchard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-11 | £173,333 |
| Flat 14 Greenbank View Orchard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-10 | £201,017 |
| Flat 2 Greenbank View Orchard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-11 | £158,221 |
BS15 9QU 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 5,143 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 | 5,403 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 | 113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Primary School Hollow Road , Kingswood BS15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtney Primary School Courtney Road , Kingswood BS15 9RD | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,980 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 | 4,206 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 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,103 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 | 919 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Cafe | 49 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 293 yd | |
| The Kingswood Kitchen | Holy Trinity Church Hall, High Street | 377 yd | |
| Courtney Primary School | Courtney Road, Kingswood | 386 yd | |
| Right At Home Bristol | Holy Trinity Church Hall, 18 High Street | 417 yd | |
| Right At Home | Holy Trinity Church, 18 High Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 86 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 393 yd | |
| Knorr Bremse Social Club | Wood Road, Kingswood | 515 yd | |
| Kingswood Colliers | 94-96 Regent Street, Kingswood | 579 yd | |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club | Barton Hill Old Boys Rfc, Duncombe Lane | 746 yd | |
| The Old Plough | Westons Way, Kingswood | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Nam | 51 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 294 yd | |
| Tasty Dish Fish Bar | 59 Moravian Road, Kingswood | 437 yd | |
| Subway | 82 Regent Street, Kingswood | 626 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab And Pizza | 75 Regent Street, Kingswood | 660 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 3 Westons Way, Kingswood | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 469 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 658 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 730 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | Westons Way, Kingswood | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol Longwell Green) KINGSWOOD ASPECTS LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.