Brunswick Street is in St Pauls, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8QT is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunswick Street, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8UU, BS2 8TX, BS2 8TP, BS2 8AQ, BS2 8AR, BS2 8QW, BS2 8AT, BS2 8TY, BS2 8TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 8QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 64.2% | 71% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 55.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.5% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8QT this area, 9.8% 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 | 26.2% | 9.8% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 41.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 23.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 21.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 14.1% | 1.4% | -12.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 41% | 45.7% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 71.1% | 60.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 14% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 61.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 20.9% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Street was 254.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunswick Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 185th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brunswick Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2010-03-25 | £611,807 |
| 6 Brunswick Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-09-29 | £361,084 |
| 2 Brunswick Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-06-06 | £390,913 |
| 5 Brunswick Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2000-10-24 | £275,425 |
| 3 Brunswick Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £30,750 | 2000-10-05 | £143,548 |
BS2 8QT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS2 8QT 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 252 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 | 800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,947 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 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 545 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 | 759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Pennywell Road , BS5 0TJ | - not rated | 888 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 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,439 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 | 5,131 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 | 176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 847 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Retreat Private Members Club | 18a Backfields Lane | 80 yd | |
| Lost Horizon Coffee | 30-36 Upper York Street | 148 yd | |
| Good for Bellie | 80 Stokes Croft | 154 yd | |
| Take Five Cafe | 72 Stokes Croft | 155 yd | |
| Canteen West | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 51 | 51 Stokes Croft | 210 yd | |
| Jamaican Hideaway | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 212 yd | |
| Cosie's Wine Bar | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 212 yd | |
| Lakota Nightclub | 6 Upper York Street | 215 yd | |
| The Crofters Rights | The Croft, 117-119 Stokes Croft | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Wagon | 5 City Road | 140 yd | |
| The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft | 155 yd | |
| Emmeline Ltd | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 155 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 164 yd | |
| Rita's Takeaway | 94 Stokes Croft | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 660 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 702 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 757 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 834 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 821 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.