Shortwood Hill is in Shortwood, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 9PE is located in the Boyd Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thornbury and Yate. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shortwood Hill, Shortwood, Bristol, BS16 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 9PE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 30.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 49.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 9.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 25.2% | 16.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96% | 96.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shortwood Hill was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% higher than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shortwood Hill has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 209th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Shortwood Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-07-14 | £979,201 |
| 2 Shortwood Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-30 | £425,959 |
| 58 Shortwood Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2004-06-18 | £563,446 |
| 19 Shortwood Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2003-09-26 | £764,726 |
| 2 Shortwood Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1998-08-28 | £193,098 |
BS16 9PE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 9PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyde Green Primary School Willowherb Road , Emersons Green BS16 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 2out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,051 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 | 3,296 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Emersons Green | Willowherb Road, Emersons Green | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Bridge Road | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emersons Green JOHNSON ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHREY HILL | grass pitches | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.