Lower Ashley Road is in St Agnes, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 9QA 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 Lower Ashley Road, St Agnes, Bristol, BS2 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 9NP, BS2 9RJ, BS2 9QD, BS2 9QW, BS2 9RX, BS2 9QE, BS6 5PA, BS2 9QL, BS2 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 45.2% | 48% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 52% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 9QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.1% 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 | 66.5% | 78.1% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 40.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 13.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 46.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 38.1% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 7.8% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 48.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 15.7% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 53.5% | 63.2% | 9.7% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 68.6% | 74.9% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 74.7% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 2.6% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 3.5% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 15.1% | 46.2% | -31.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Ashley Road was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Ashley Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Ashley and the 461st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Lower Ashley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2007-01-30 | £118,417 |
BS2 9QA 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 9QA 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 614 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 | 780 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 | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,908 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 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 54 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary Academy Waverley Street , Easton BS5 0YR | 1out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 98 yd | |
| Discount Coffee | 136 Ashley Road | 98 yd | |
| Waaberi | 152 Ashley Road | 98 yd | |
| Coral Cafe | 130 Ashley Road | 127 yd | |
| Comrie's Caribbean Cuisine | 124 Grosvenor Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 98 yd | |
| The Duke of York | 2 Jubilee Road | 273 yd | |
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 275 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 600 yd | |
| The Victoria | 40 James Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 98 yd | |
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 450 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 450 yd | |
| Golden Spiced | 88 Mina Road | 450 yd | |
| Tiny's Kitchen | B5, 78-86 Pennywell Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 133 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 409 yd | |
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 701 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 887 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.