High Elm is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS15 9TB is located in the Woodstock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Elm, Bristol, BS15 9TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 9SL, BS15 9QW, BS15 9SR, BS15 9SP, BS15 9QN, BS15 9SY, BS15 9QS, BS15 9PA, BS15 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS15 9TB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 9TB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 26.4% | 25.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 62.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 35.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.1% | 16% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 24.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.7% | 95.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Elm was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Elm has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 149th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 High Elm, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-15 | £443,231 |
| 2 High Elm, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2011-11-04 | £459,259 |
| 1 High Elm, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-02-16 | £401,149 |
| 6 High Elm, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2002-08-09 | £484,706 |
| 5 High Elm, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2000-12-08 | £406,707 |
BS15 9TB 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,947 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 | 4,879 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 | 5,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8PX | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtney Primary School Courtney Road , Kingswood BS15 9RD | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Primary School Hollow Road , Kingswood BS15 9TP | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court Primary School Stephens Drive , Barrs Court BS30 7JB | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 2out of 4 | 2,925 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 | 3,680 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 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 4,556 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 | 1,464 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Cafe | 49 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 567 yd | |
| Courtney Primary School | Courtney Road, Kingswood | 601 yd | |
| Nandos Chickenland Ltd | Aspects Leisure Park, Unit 7 Aspects Leisure Park | 702 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's Also T/a Bao Now,Bird Box, Bone Jam, Puddo | Frankie And Bennys, Aspects Leisure Park | 702 yd | |
| McDonalds | Aspects Leisure Park, Leisure Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Rugby Club | Barton Hill Old Boys Rfc, Duncombe Lane | 193 yd | |
| The Star | 86 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 526 yd | |
| Aek-Boco Football Club | Sports Ground, Greenbank Road | 700 yd | |
| The Wishing Well, Aspects Leisure Park | Leisure Road, Kingswood | 703 yd | |
| Knorr Bremse Social Club | Wood Road, Kingswood | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Nam | 51 Hanham Road, Kingswood | 563 yd | |
| Nemo's Fish Bar | 3 Westons Way, Kingswood | 753 yd | |
| Tasty Dish Fish Bar | 59 Moravian Road, Kingswood | 805 yd | |
| Red Star | 26 Albert Road, Hanham | 843 yd | |
| Panku Longwell Green | Asda Stores, Craven Way | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Main Store | Craven Way, Barrs Court | 863 yd | |
| Tesco | Westons Way, Kingswood | 899 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 135 High Street, Hanham | 935 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Kingswood Centre, High Street | 1,022 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol Longwell Green) KINGSWOOD ASPECTS LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Greenbank Recreation Ground GREENBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Longwell Green Leisure Centre Leisure Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Kingswood Park HOLLOW ROAD | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 358 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.