Southey Street is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS2 9RE 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 Southey Street, Bristol, BS2 9RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 9QS, BS2 9RF, BS2 9RD, BS2 9QP, BS2 9XS, BS2 9QR, BS2 9RQ, BS6 5HZ, BS2 9QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 9RE is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 51.4% | 45.4% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 9RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 72.3% | 76.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 47.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 38.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9RE this area, 7.7% 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 7.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 54.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 51.6% | 60.7% | 9.1% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 72.9% | 74.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 74.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 4% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southey Street was 158.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southey Street has the 45th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 358th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Southey Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2026-03-19 | £535,000 |
| 40 Southey Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-12-17 | £333,982 |
| 2 Southey Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-11-21 | £489,706 |
| 9 Southey Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-06-24 | £539,725 |
| 6 Southey Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-11-22 | £517,410 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS2 9RE 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 | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutlers Brook Junior School Mogg Street , St Werburgh's BS2 9UB | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baptist Mills Junior School Baptist Street , Baptist Mills BS5 0YR | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baptist Mills Infant School Baptist Street , Baptist Mill BS5 0YR | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,247 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 | 4,168 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 314 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hostel | Park Hostel, 71-81 Mina Road | 234 yd | |
| Napolita | 83 Mina Road | 242 yd | |
| One Love Bar & Takeaway | 159 Ashley Road | 263 yd | |
| Ah-Ma’s Dim Sum Cafe & Wine Bar | 105-107 Mina Road | 266 yd | |
| Liyas | 82 Mina Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of York | 2 Jubilee Road | 228 yd | |
| The Criterion | 155 Ashley Road | 263 yd | |
| Star and Garter | Star And Garter, 33 Brook Road | 367 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 385 yd | |
| The Victoria | 40 James Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King | 92 Mina Road | 274 yd | |
| New Ki Lee | 90 Mina Road | 274 yd | |
| Golden Spiced | 88 Mina Road | 274 yd | |
| Bristol Kebab House | 140 Ashley Road | 294 yd | |
| Mela Indian Takeaway | 19 York Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 312 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 324 yd | |
| Dubai Supermarket | 230 Stapleton Road | 735 yd | |
| Dunya Supermarket | 414-418 Stapleton Road | 959 yd | |
| Wai Yee Hong Limited | Wai Yee Hong, Eastgate Oriental Centre, Eastgate Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Evergreen Primary Academy WAVERLEY STREET | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Easton Ce Academy Beaufort Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Easton Leisure Centre THRISSELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 44.7% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.