South Road is in Portishead, Bristol and in Woodspring district. BS20 7DW is located in the Portishead North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS20 7DS, BS20 7DP, BS20 7DN, BS20 7DL, BS20 7EW, BS20 7DU, BS20 7BD, BS20 7BE, BS20 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS20 7DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 34.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 41.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 47.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 36.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.3% | 94.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 93.6% | 89.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% lower than the Portishead East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
South Road has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Portishead East and the 4th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flat 22 South Road, Bristol, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2023-03-17 | £178,059 |
| 10A South Road, Bristol, North Somerset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-25 | £184,635 |
| 10 South Road, Bristol, North Somerset Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-04-01 | £143,560 |
| 28 South Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2020-12-18 | £372,741 |
| 8 South Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-11-25 | £322,254 |
BS20 7DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 7DW 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead Primary School Station Road , BS20 7DB | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hallett's Way , BS20 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School Marjoram Way , Portishead BS20 7JF | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol Road , BS20 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Down Junior School Down Road , Portishead BS20 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,810 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 | 4,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | Spinnaker, 21 Harbour Road | 356 yd | |
| Bottelino's | 21 Harbour Road | 357 yd | |
| Graze (The) | Mirage, 21 Harbour Road | 362 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe | Lake Grounds | 492 yd | |
| Antonio's Pizzeria | 18 High Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall & Woodhouse | Hall And Woodhouse Chandlery Square, 59 Newfoundland Way | 465 yd | |
| Portishead Cricket Club | Cricket Pavilion Lake Grounds, Lake Road | 492 yd | |
| Old Mill (The) | 1 High Street | 589 yd | |
| Portishead Working Mens Club | Portishead Working Mens Club, Slade Road | 664 yd | |
| Royal Inn | Royal Inn, Pier Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Harbour Road | 447 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 16 High Street | 532 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 26 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Portishead Kebab & Pizza | 9 The Precinct | 655 yd | |
| Appleby's Fish and Chips | 112 High Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Harbour Road | 430 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Harbour Road | 447 yd | |
| Lidl | Harbour Road | 447 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 The Precinct | 632 yd | |
| Aldi | Wyndham Way | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Wharf Leisure Centre HARBOUR ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Portishead Cricket Club LAKE GROUNDS LAKE GROUNDS LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Portishead Lawn Tennis Club PORTISHEAD LAWN TENNIS CLUB PORTISHEAD LAWN TENNIS CLUB ESPLANADE ROAD | tennis courts | 633 yd |
| The Fitness Hub (Closed) Kestrel Court Kestrel Court Harbour Road | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 2 UNIT 2 OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Portishead Open Air Pool ESPLANADE ROAD | swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Better Bodies (Portishead) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| St Peters C Of E Primary School HALLETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.