Dove Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8LS 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 Dove Street, Bristol, BS2 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8NB, BS2 8NA, BS2 8LJ, BS2 8LL, BS2 8LP, BS2 8LW, BS6 5UF, BS2 8LZ, BS2 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 45.6% | 47.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 59.1% | 57.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 30.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 60% | 57.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 BS2 8LS this area, 1.3% 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 22.7% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 64.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.3% | 87.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 84.7% | 85.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 84.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.7% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove Street was 493.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dove Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 56th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 291.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Dove Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-08-23 | £432,257 |
| 100 Dove Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-03-20 | £387,350 |
| 82B Dove Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2022-06-20 | £298,886 |
| 74 Dove Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-03-23 | £591,868 |
| 82D Dove Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-11-19 | £284,206 |
BS2 8LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BS2 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8LS 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 | 113 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 847 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 | 1,298 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 | 2,052 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 | 2,082 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 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 313 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 717 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bristol born burgers BB3 | 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 189 yd | |
| The Viet Kitchen | Studio B, 25-27 Stokes Croft | 247 yd | |
| Goofy's Takeaway | 35-37 Stokes Croft | 274 yd | |
| Poco | 45 Jamaica Street | 281 yd | |
| E5 Bristol Church | Elim Pentecostal Church, 3-15 Jamaica Street | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillgrove Porter Stores | Hillgrove Porter Stores, 53 Hillgrove Street North | 165 yd | |
| Kansai Kitchen | 53 Hillgrove Street North | 169 yd | |
| Kingsdown Wine Vaults | Kingsdown Vaults, 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 230 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 16-18 Hillgrove Street | 239 yd | |
| The Hare on the Hill | The Hare On The Hill, 41 Thomas Street North | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Hamilton Court, Montague Street | 236 yd | |
| Chilli Bellies | 7 Cotham Road South | 286 yd | |
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | Unit 4, Avonmead House, 40-48 Stokes Croft | 311 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 336 yd | |
| Slix Fast Foods | Ground Floor, 89-91 Stokes Croft | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 577 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 614 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 690 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 325 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 617 yd | |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.