St Pauls Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 1AH is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Pauls Road, Bristol, BS3 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1AL, BS3 1AW, BS3 1AJ, BS3 1AG, BS3 1DH, BS3 1BA, BS3 1BD, BS3 1XH, BS3 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 1AH is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 41.8% | 44.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 58.2% | 55.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS3 1AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61.6% | 82.1% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 44.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 7.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -36.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 7.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 32.3% | 56.2% | 23.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 30.9% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 10.4% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 14.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 56.8% | 29.1% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.1% | 82.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 69.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 19.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 69.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road was 1140.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1155.7% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Road has the highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 509.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Pauls Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2013-07-29 | £355,891 |
BS3 1AH 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 | 253 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 1out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,894 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Macdonalds, Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 139 yd | |
| Apostrophe Coffee | 6 Imperial Arcade, East Street | 172 yd | |
| The Toast Room | 33a East Street | 205 yd | |
| BessellScotts House Of Jazz | 31 East Street | 215 yd | |
| The Bristol Loaf South LTD | 94-96 Bedminster Parade | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank Arts Centre | Southbank Club, Dean Lane | 195 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow, 1 East Street | 205 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree, 27 Philip Street | 282 yd | |
| The Old Globe | 117 East Street | 308 yd | |
| The Rope Walk Inn | The Rope Walk Inn, 5 Nelson Parade | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI DAILY | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 139 yd | |
| Bedminster Grill | 29a East Street | 205 yd | |
| Can can pizza | 33a East Street | 205 yd | |
| Greggs | 78 East Street | 243 yd | |
| Anchor fish and chips | 73 East Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 139 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 300 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 961 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.