Beechwood Road is in Portishead, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS20 8EP is located in the Portishead West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS20 8ER, BS20 8ES, BS20 8EN, BS20 8GA, BS20 8EQ, BS20 8EX, BS20 8HW, BS20 8EW, BS20 8FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS20 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 17.5% | 22.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 58.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 39% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 43% | 44.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 11.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 43.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.8% | 93.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Road was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Portishead North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beechwood Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Portishead North and the 87th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Beechwood Road, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2022-04-13 | £546,172 |
| 28 Beechwood Road, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-10 | £658,343 |
| 22 Beechwood Road, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-25 | £672,527 |
| 34 Beechwood Road, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2017-08-30 | £951,024 |
| 30 Beechwood Road, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2016-01-14 | £531,241 |
BS20 8EP 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 8EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Down Infant School Down Road , BS20 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Down Junior School Down Road , Portishead BS20 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Hallett's Way , BS20 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bristol Road , BS20 6QB | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portishead Primary School Station Road , BS20 7DB | 3out of 4 | 3,168 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 | 2,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevedon School Valley Road , BS21 6AH | 4out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship (The) | 310 Down Road | 911 yd | |
| Portishead Yacht/Sailing Club | Belton Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avon & Somerset Police VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 850 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% |
| Median download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 25.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 25.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.