Brigstocke Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8AT is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brigstocke Road, Bristol, BS2 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8TY, BS2 8UA, BS2 8UU, BS2 8TX, BS2 8UY, BS2 8QT, BS2 8TU, BS2 8UH, BS2 8XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 8AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS2 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.3% | 71.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 33.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 17.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (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 | 52.5% | 55% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 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.
In the area around BS2 8AT this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 9.3% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 6.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 56% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 32.5% | 14.9% | -17.6% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 28.2% | 54.3% | 26.1% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 58.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 58.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 23.5% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 22.6% | 11.1% | -11.5% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 57.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 22.7% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.5% | 4.5% | -15.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 3.2% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 13.6% | 0.4% | 13.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 14.6% | 46.2% | -31.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 16.9% | 6.0% | 10.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brigstocke Road was 158.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brigstocke Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 362nd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 11 Carnival Court Brigstocke Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-08-30 | £101,032 |
| Flat 8 Carnival Court Brigstocke Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-12 | £106,860 |
| Flat 3 Carnival Court Brigstocke Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-04-03 | £124,728 |
| Flat 10 Carnival Court Brigstocke Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2021-11-12 | £278,176 |
| Flat 12 Carnival Court Brigstocke Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,220 | 2021-03-08 | £103,115 |
BS2 8AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS2 8AT 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Pennywell Road , BS5 0TJ | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greytone Coffee | Unit A, Dean Street | 134 yd | |
| Advanced Retreat Private Members Club | 18a Backfields Lane | 160 yd | |
| Good for Bellie | 80 Stokes Croft | 213 yd | |
| Take Five Cafe | 72 Stokes Croft | 213 yd | |
| Canteen West | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Hideaway | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 240 yd | |
| Cosie's Wine Bar | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 240 yd | |
| The Crofters Rights | The Croft, 117-119 Stokes Croft | 268 yd | |
| Crofters Garden | 7 Ashley Road | 269 yd | |
| No 51 | 51 Stokes Croft | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Wagon | 5 City Road | 208 yd | |
| The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft | 213 yd | |
| Emmeline Ltd | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 213 yd | |
| Rita's Takeaway | 94 Stokes Croft | 216 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 620 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 732 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 829 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 884 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 878 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.