Heron Gardens, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7DH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS20 7DH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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	55.5%	56.3%	0.8%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	44.5%	43.7%	-0.8%	49.0%	-5.3%

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 7DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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	21.8%	24.1%	2.3%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	53.9%	-4.8%	44.2%	9.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.3%	3.4%	2.1%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	7.1%	8.2%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	11.1%	9.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	3.4%

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 (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	47.1%	50%	2.9%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	41.5%	38.4%	-3.1%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	8.5%	8.6%	0.1%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	1.8%	3%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	20.4%	12.9%	-7.5%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	6.5%	-6.4%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16.4%	-0.5%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.3%	2.0%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	20.3%	5.2%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	26.7%	34.5%	7.8%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	96.6%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.2%	92.2%	-3.0%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.1%	4.9%	3.8%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	92.9%	-2.3%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	4.5%	0.9%	3.6%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Heron Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Gardens was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Portishead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heron Gardens has the 27th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Portishead East and the 347th highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.9%.

🔎 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 7DH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (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 Heron Gardens are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Woodspring.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heron Gardens, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7DH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS20 7DH

Average Price
£442,647

Semi-Detached
£338,772

Terraced
£310,717

Detached
£500,490

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heron Gardens

Average Price
£475,145

Semi-Detached
£370,050

Terraced
£245,399

Detached
£518,161

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heron GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Heron Gardens, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2025-08-18	£363,564
51 Heron Gardens, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2025-06-16	£523,713
35 Heron Gardens, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2025-03-11	£565,000
47 Heron Gardens, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-02-25	£422,126
62 Heron Gardens, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2024-07-29	£430,847

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS20 7DH

Employment

BS20 7DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7DH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	20
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Transport and storage	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	461 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	607 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Marjoram Way , Portishead BS20 7JF	3out of 4	748 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portishead Primary School Station Road , BS20 7DB	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Down Junior School Down Road , Portishead BS20 6DY	3out of 4	2,140 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	914 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	3,178 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ravenswood School Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN	3out of 4	4,976 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	726 yd
Cafe Marina	Unit 1, Kestrel Court, Harbour Road	856 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Unit 4, Wyndham Way Retail Par, Wyndham Way	868 yd
The Block Bakehouse	59 High Street	952 yd
Ghandi Tandoori Restaurant	57 High Street	968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gordano Gate Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn	Brewers Fayre Travel Inn, Serbert Way	561 yd
Albion	15 Bristol Road	728 yd
Tom Micks No 6 Bar & Lounge	Clarence House, High Street	772 yd
Phoenix Bar	Phoenix Bar, 1a Victoria Square	942 yd
Plough Inn (The)	53 High Street	968 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toppin'z	166 High Street	777 yd
Appleby's Fish and Chips	112 High Street	860 yd
Subway	Harbour Road	1,045 yd
Portishead Kebab & Pizza	9 The Precinct	1,086 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Serbert Way	629 yd
Aldi	Wyndham Way	991 yd
Home Bargains	Harbour Road	1,045 yd
Lidl	Harbour Road	1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Portishead Football Club PORTISHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB PORTISHEAD FOOTBALL CLUB BRISTOL ROAD	grass pitches	445 yd
St Peters C Of E Primary School HALLETTS WAY	grass pitches	717 yd
The Hub UNIT 2 UNIT 2 OLD MILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	839 yd
The Fitness Hub (Closed) Kestrel Court Kestrel Court Harbour Road	health and fitness suite	864 yd
Gordano School Sports Field CLAPTON LANE	grass pitches	979 yd
Better Bodies (Portishead) (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	999 yd
Flower Show Field (Closed) Clevedon Road	grass pitches	1,051 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	71.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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