Emersons Green is in Mangotsfield, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS17 3AB is located in the Emersons Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emersons Green, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS17 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 7AB, BS16 7BU, BS16 7BG, BS16 7BE, BS16 7BD, BS16 7BY, BS16 7HG, BS16 7BH, BS16 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS17 3AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 52.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 47.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS17 3AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 21.7% | 31.4% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 53.6% | -13.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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 | 58.4% | 56.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around BS17 3AB this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 17.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 38.2% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 93.2% | 88.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emersons Green was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Emersons Green has the 15th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 108th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viney Gardens Emersons Green, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 1998-09-02 | £2,636,298 |
BS17 3AB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS17 3AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 4,728 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 | - not rated | 191 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | - not rated | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 2out of 4 | 827 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 2,879 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 | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Cafe | St Lukes House, Emerson Way | 505 yd | |
| The Fishing Boat | Unit 1, The Village | 569 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8, The Village | 569 yd | |
| Subway - The Pod Emersons Green | The Pod, The Village | 569 yd | |
| Bottegino's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 751 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 36 Windsor Place, Mangotsfield | 774 yd | |
| Cleve Rugby Club | The Hayfields Rugby Football Ground, Cossham Street | 793 yd | |
| Mangotsfield United F C | Cossham Street, Mangotsfield | 793 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 39 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, The Village | 569 yd | |
| Lucky House | 59 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 799 yd | |
| Bruces Fish Bar | 20 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 890 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 895 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 3, The Village | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 590 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Emersons Green) | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, The Village | 590 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-24 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vinney Green Secure Unit EMERSONS GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 453 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Emersons Green JOHNSON ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Cleve Rfc COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Mangotsfield United Football Club COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Elite Fitness And Leisure (Emersons Green) (Closed) Emerson Way | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHREY HILL | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.