Myrtle Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS2 8BL is located in the Cotham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Myrtle Road, Bristol, BS2 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8EN, BS2 8BU, BS2 8EL, BS2 8HG, BS2 8BS, BS2 8BZ, BS2 8HE, BS2 8BQ, BS2 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS2 8BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 51.5% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 48.5% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.1% 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 | 88.8% | 93.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 55.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -39.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 67% | 59.2% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around BS2 8BL this area, 1.7% 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 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.6% | 57.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 40.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 33.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.9% | 69.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 72.5% | 73.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 74% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 4.2% | -7.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.5% | 37.2% | 24.3% |
| Christian | 15.7% | 46.2% | -30.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myrtle Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 473rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-28 | £500,000 |
| 7 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-09-17 | £635,071 |
| 2 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-08-29 | £567,622 |
| 8 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-03-06 | £607,293 |
| 5 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-04-16 | £550,179 |
BS2 8BL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS2 8BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 246 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 2,557 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 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 248 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 492 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris and Jo's Kitchen | 122 St Michaels Hill | 45 yd | |
| Mocha Mocha | 139 St Michaels Hill | 85 yd | |
| Tio Joao Brazillian Steakhouse | 146 St Michaels Hill | 114 yd | |
| Corner | 149 St Michaels Hill | 153 yd | |
| Interlude Coffee | 145 St Michaels Hill | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear | White Bear, 133 St Michaels Hill | 85 yd | |
| The Green Man | 21-23 Alfred Place | 165 yd | |
| Highbury Vaults | Highbury Vaults, 164 St Michaels Hill | 220 yd | |
| Kingsdown Wine Vaults | Kingsdown Vaults, 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 282 yd | |
| Colston Arms (The Open Arms) | 24 St Michaels Hill | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Roast Bristol | 124 St Michaels Hill | 45 yd | |
| Chilli Bellies | 7 Cotham Road South | 319 yd | |
| Banh Wagon | 12 Colston Street | 483 yd | |
| Subway | Hamilton Court, Montague Street | 553 yd | |
| Chori Bandits | 14 Christmas Steps | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 135 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 645 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 683 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 698 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 272 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 405 yd | |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 424 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 685 yd | |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 756 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.