Moon Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8QY is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moon Street, Bristol, BS2 8QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8PH, BS1 3PR, BS2 8PD, BS2 8PU, BS2 8QE, BS2 8QP, BS2 8QN, BS2 8NL, BS2 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 8QY is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 37.7% | 43.6% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 62.3% | 56.4% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 8QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.5% 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 | 79.7% | 83.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 61.7% | 55.5% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 38.2% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8QY this area, 2.6% 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 | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 31.7% | 23.0% | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 56% | -13.2% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 80% | 70.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 66.3% | 65.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 15.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 65.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 7% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 11% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 46.2% | -27.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moon Street was 200.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% higher than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moon Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 250th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James House Moon Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2013-10-02 | £5,688,083 |
BS2 8QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8QY 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 | 195 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 555 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 | 940 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 | 1,874 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 | 1,879 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 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,829 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 | 1,631 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 | 660 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 942 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieminister Limited | 24 Stokes Croft | 53 yd | |
| Don Tony's | The Full Moon Backpacker Hotel And Attic Bar, North Street | 53 yd | |
| Caribbean Croft | 30 Stokes Croft | 101 yd | |
| The Spaghetti Incident | 36 Stokes Croft | 113 yd | |
| Tuk Tuck Stokes Croft | 32 Stokes Croft | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Full Moon Backpacker Hostel & Attic Bar | The Full Moon Backpacker Hotel And Attic Bar, North Street | 53 yd | |
| Lakota Nightclub | 6 Upper York Street | 81 yd | |
| No 51 | 51 Stokes Croft | 189 yd | |
| The Bell | The Bell, 16-18 Hillgrove Street | 231 yd | |
| Beefeater Restaurant Grill Bar | Bristol Fashion, The Haymarket | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | Unit 4, Avonmead House, 40-48 Stokes Croft | 123 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 196 yd | |
| Banh Wagon | 5 City Road | 220 yd | |
| Subway | Hamilton Court, Montague Street | 249 yd | |
| The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 412 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 509 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 576 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 891 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 672 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 748 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.