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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.7%51.5%5.8% 51.0% 0.5%
Male54.3%48.5%-5.8% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single88.8%93.1%4.3% 37.9% 55.2%
Married: Opposite sex7.3%4.7%-2.6% 44.2% -39.5%
Married: Same sex0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced2.2%1.7%-0.5% 9.1% -7.4%
Widowed0.9%0.5%-0.4% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health67%59.2%-7.8% 48.4% 10.8%
Good health28.5%32.3%3.8% 33.6% -1.3%
Fair health3.6%7.1%3.5% 12.7% -5.6%
Bad health0.4%0.7%0.3% 4.0% -3.3%
Very bad health0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications1.1%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 Levels5.9%4.7%-1.2% 13.4% -8.7%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels54.6%57.5%2.9% 16.9% 40.6%
Degree or Similar31.5%33.2%1.7% 33.8% -0.6%
Other4.4%1.5%-2.9% 2.8% -1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.5%0.5% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese11.8%9.2%-2.6% 0.7% 8.5%
Indian1.9%6.3%4.4% 3.1% 3.2%
Pakistani1.9%0.5%-1.4% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian2.1%3.6%1.5% 1.6% 2.0%
Black African1.3%1%-0.3% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.2%-0.4% 1.0% -0.8%
Other Black0.6%0%-0.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.6%2.7%0.1% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African0.4%1.5%1.1% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%1.7%1.7% 0.8% 0.9%
White74.9%69.2%-5.7% 81.4% -12.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Arab0.9%1.5%0.6% 0.6% 0.9%
Other0.2%1.2%1.0% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.5%73.8%1.3% 83.2% -9.4%
European Union3.9%7.6%3.7% 6.1% 1.5%
Rest of Europe0.6%1%0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa2.8%1%-1.8% 2.7% -1.7%
Middle East and Asia17.4%14.2%-3.2% 5.6% 8.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%2.4%0.9% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.7%74%2.3% 83.2% -9.2%
10+ Years12%4.2%-7.8% 9.8% -5.6%
5-10 Years7.7%3.2%-4.5% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years2.8%7.1%4.3% 2.2% 4.9%
Less than 2 years5.8%11.5%5.7% 1.9% 9.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.8% 76.7% 2.1%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Eastern Asia5.6% 0.3% 5.3%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
No passport held1.2% 13.5% -12.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion61.5% 37.2% 24.3%
Christian15.7% 46.2% -30.5%
Buddhist1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Hindu3.4% 1.7% 1.7%
Jewish1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Sikh1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other religion1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Not answered9.7% 6.0% 3.7%

Safety

Is Myrtle Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS2 8BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Myrtle Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Myrtle Road, Bristol, BS2 8BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS2 8BL

Average Price
£679,407
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£679,407
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Myrtle Road

Average Price
£581,490
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£581,490
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Myrtle Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£500,0002025-02-28 £500,000
7 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£525,0002021-09-17 £635,071
2 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£430,0002019-08-29 £567,622
8 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002019-03-06 £607,293
5 Myrtle Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£405,0002018-04-16 £550,179
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS2 8BL

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)246
Full-Time Student (with or without job)76
Full-Time Employee49
Part-Time Employee10
Self-Employed9
Retired6
Other4
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Looking after home or family1

Employment Industry

Education28
Accommodation and food service activities26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Human health and social work activities10
Financial and insurance activities9
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Information and communication6
Construction5
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chris and Jo's Kitchen122 St Michaels Hill45 yd
Mocha Mocha139 St Michaels Hill85 yd
Tio Joao Brazillian Steakhouse146 St Michaels Hill114 yd
Corner149 St Michaels Hill153 yd
Interlude Coffee145 St Michaels Hill154 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
White BearWhite Bear, 133 St Michaels Hill85 yd
The Green Man21-23 Alfred Place165 yd
Highbury VaultsHighbury Vaults, 164 St Michaels Hill220 yd
Kingsdown Wine VaultsKingsdown Vaults, 29-31 Kingsdown Parade282 yd
Colston Arms (The Open Arms)24 St Michaels Hill302 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fresh Roast Bristol124 St Michaels Hill45 yd
Chilli Bellies7 Cotham Road South319 yd
Banh Wagon12 Colston Street483 yd
SubwayHamilton Court, Montague Street553 yd
Chori Bandits14 Christmas Steps585 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-opClarence Place135 yd
Sainsbury's Central48-56 Queens Road645 yd
Marks & SpencerTempus, 40a Whiteladies Road683 yd
Langyu Bristol75 Queens Road698 yd
Waitrose85 Queens Road732 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre)
INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE
health and fitness suite228 yd
Kingsdown Leisure Centre
PORTLAND STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts272 yd
Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road
405 yd
Bristol Grammar School
UNIVERSITY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts424 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton)
QUEENS ROAD
health and fitness suite646 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 suite709 yd
Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate)
UNION STREET
health and fitness suite724 yd
Nuffield Health (Bristol)
CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool731 yd
Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed)
Frogmore Street
ice rinks756 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed78.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.