Hawkridge Drive is in Pucklechurch, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 9SL 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 Hawkridge Drive, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 9SN, BS16 9TB, BS16 9SE, BS16 9SP, BS16 9UB, BS16 9SW, BS16 9RR, BS16 9SZ, BS16 9TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 9SL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.9% | 47.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 33.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16% | 10.2% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.5% | 15.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 11.8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkridge Drive was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkridge Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 256th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hawkridge Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-08-15 | £306,992 |
| 5 Hawkridge Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-13 | £292,116 |
| 14 Hawkridge Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2023-09-29 | £276,501 |
| 11 Hawkridge Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-05 | £268,640 |
| 1 Hawkridge Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2022-08-19 | £303,870 |
BS16 9SL 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School Castle Road , Pucklechurch BS16 9RF | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyde Green Primary School Willowherb Road , Emersons Green BS16 7LH | 3out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wick Church of England Primary School Church Road , Wick BS30 5PD | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,886 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 4,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Dairy Pucklechurch | The Coach House, 23 Westerleigh Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pucklechurch Village Sports & Social Club | Pucklechurch Village Sports And Social Club, St Aldams Drive | 411 yd | |
| The Star | 37 Castle Road, Pucklechurch | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pucklechurch Recreation Field HILLVIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Hmp Ashfield SHORTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 684 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.