Westward Drive is in Pill, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS20 0JS is located in the Pill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westward Drive, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS20 0JU, BS20 0JT, BS20 0AF, BS20 0JX, BS20 0JY, BS20 0JR, BS20 0EU, BS20 0EZ, BS20 0ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS20 0JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 40.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 45.4% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 54.3% | 56.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 12.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 39.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westward Drive was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Gordano Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westward Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gordano Valley and the 305th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Westward Drive, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-08-28 | £290,909 |
| 99 Westward Drive, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-02-16 | £282,851 |
| 97 Westward Drive, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-10-27 | £327,654 |
| 64 Westward Drive, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-06-10 | £323,005 |
| 99 Westward Drive, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-04-08 | £259,744 |
BS20 0JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School Westward Drive , Pill BS20 0JP | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School Catherine Street , Avonmouth BS11 9LG | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 2out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240 Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 5,070 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pill Community Cafe | Pill Community Centre, Church Place | 327 yd | |
| YB's Bistro @ The Anchor Inn | 60 Ham Green | 384 yd | |
| Sea Pearl | 130 Nibley Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 3 Heywood Road | 193 yd | |
| Star Inn (The) | 13 Bank Place | 311 yd | |
| Lodway Cricket Club | Lodway Cricket Club, Ham Green | 355 yd | |
| Anchor Inn (The) | 60 Ham Green | 384 yd | |
| Pill & District Memorial Club | 1 Lodway | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab House | 7 Baltic Place | 188 yd | |
| New Canton House | 1 Pill Street | 214 yd | |
| Curry House | Wellington House, Pump Square | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-operative (The) | 1-2 Baltic Place | 188 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | Coronation House, Upper Myrtle Hill | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Green Playing Field MACRAE ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| St Katherines Sports Centre HAM GREEN HAM GREEN PILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| City And Port Of Bristol Sports And Social Club Nibley Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Easton In Gordano Cricket Club Martcombe Road | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 63.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.