Bristol Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS20 6QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	53.2%	0.8%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	47.6%	46.8%	-0.8%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BS20 6QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.4%	29%	5.6%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.9%	55.2%	-6.7%	44.2%	11.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.6%	6.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	4.9%	8.1%	3.2%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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 (85.8%) 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	45.9%	53.5%	7.6%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	39.2%	32.3%	-6.9%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	12.5%	10.6%	-1.9%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	2%	3.3%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.8%	13.8%	-1.0%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	6.9%	-6.2%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	12.3%	-9.4%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	5%	-2.8%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	20.7%	9.6%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	35.6%	7.7%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	3.7%	5.7%	2.0%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	97.6%	0.6%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% 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	93.9%	88.2%	-5.7%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	2.4%	7%	4.6%	6.1%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	0.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	87.9%	-5.3%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	1.2%	-2.9%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.7%	37.2%	6.5%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Bristol Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Portishead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bristol Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Portishead East and the 228th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS20 6QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bristol Road are based on 202 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bristol Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS20 6QB

Average Price
£333,854

Semi-Detached
£324,014

Terraced
£326,140

Detached
£479,087

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bristol Road

Average Price
£566,205

Semi-Detached
£477,900

Terraced
£359,363

Detached
£676,813

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£985,446

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bristol Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Bristol Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2024-01-22	£419,287
35 Bristol Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-04-12	£369,549
56 Bristol Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£287,000	2021-05-07	£336,066
47 Bristol Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2019-10-04	£334,988
52 Bristol Road, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building	£287,000	2019-07-03	£361,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS20 6QB

Employment

BS20 6QB 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 retired residents living in BS20 6QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	14
Other	11
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol Road , BS20 6QB	3out of 4	117 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hallett's Way , BS20 6BT	3out of 4	499 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Marjoram Way , Portishead BS20 7JF	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portishead Primary School Station Road , BS20 7DB	3out of 4	1,435 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Down Junior School Down Road , Portishead BS20 6DY	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gordano School St Mary's Road , Portishead BS20 7QR	4out of 4	402 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Downs Preparatory School Charlton Drive , Wraxall BS48 1PF	- not rated	3,365 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	3out of 4	4,716 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spicy Aroma	148 High Street	365 yd
The Block Bakehouse	59 High Street	828 yd
Ghandi Tandoori Restaurant	57 High Street	863 yd
Indian Empire	68 High Street	936 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Unit 4, Wyndham Way Retail Par, Wyndham Way	938 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Albion	15 Bristol Road	266 yd
Tom Micks No 6 Bar & Lounge	Clarence House, High Street	448 yd
Gordano Gate Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn	Brewers Fayre Travel Inn, Serbert Way	749 yd
Phoenix Bar	Phoenix Bar, 1a Victoria Square	838 yd
Poacher (The)	106 High Street	845 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toppin'z	166 High Street	407 yd
Appleby's Fish and Chips	112 High Street	704 yd
Portishead Kebab & Pizza	9 The Precinct	1,051 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Serbert Way	841 yd
Aldi	Wyndham Way	935 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	1 The Precinct	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Portishead Football Club PORTISHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB PORTISHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB BRISTOL ROAD	grass pitches	76 yd
Gordano School Sports Field CLAPTON LANE	grass pitches	479 yd
Flower Show Field (Closed) Clevedon Road	grass pitches	543 yd
St Peters C Of E Primary School HALLETTS WAY	grass pitches	580 yd
Gordano Community Trust Sports Centre GORDANO SCHOOL GORDANO SCHOOL ST MARYS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	606 yd
Better Bodies (Portishead) (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	861 yd
The Hub UNIT 2 UNIT 2 OLD MILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	949 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.