Link Road is in Portishead, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS20 6NW is located in the Portishead West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Link Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS20 6NP, BS20 6NS, BS20 6NN, BS20 6LU, BS20 6PA, BS20 6NG, BS20 6NL, BS20 6NA, BS20 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS20 6NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 41.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.4% | 18.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.2% | 89.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Link Road was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Portishead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Link Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Portishead East and the 274th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Link Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2004-12-20 | £297,468 |
| 3 Link Road, Bristol, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,250 | 2000-10-16 | £156,097 |
| 3 Link Road, Bristol, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,500 | 2000-03-31 | £114,379 |
| 1 Link Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1997-06-02 | £256,033 |
BS20 6NW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS20 6NW 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Down Junior School Down Road , Portishead BS20 6DY | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Down Infant School Down Road , BS20 6DY | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hallett's Way , BS20 6BT | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portishead Primary School Station Road , BS20 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol Road , BS20 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Empire | 68 High Street | 664 yd | |
| Impero Lounge | 60 High Street | 679 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 56 High Street | 712 yd | |
| Shanicatti Shakes | 42a High Street | 714 yd | |
| The Block Bakehouse | 59 High Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Inn | 58 Nore Road | 507 yd | |
| Poacher (The) | 106 High Street | 678 yd | |
| Portishead Working Mens Club | Portishead Working Mens Club, Slade Road | 694 yd | |
| Plough Inn (The) | 53 High Street | 733 yd | |
| Phoenix Bar | Phoenix Bar, 1a Victoria Square | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Picante | 113 Avon Way | 262 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 115 Avon Way | 262 yd | |
| Masala Biriyani House | 119 Avon Way | 262 yd | |
| Appleby's Fish And Chip Shop | 1 The Triangle, West Hill | 338 yd | |
| Appleby's Fish and Chips | 112 High Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 60 West Hill | 283 yd | |
| Aldi | Wyndham Way | 792 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 The Precinct | 814 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Harbour Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portishead Approach Golf Course GOLF COURSE APPROACH GOLF COURSE APPROACH NORE ROAD | golf | 608 yd |
| Better Bodies (Portishead) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| St Peters C Of E Primary School HALLETTS WAY | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Gordano Community Trust Sports Centre GORDANO SCHOOL GORDANO SCHOOL ST MARYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 yd |
| Portishead Cricket Club LAKE GROUNDS LAKE GROUNDS LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.