Morley Road is in Southville, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 1DL is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1DT, BS3 1EJ, BS3 1DU, BS3 1EB, BS3 1DX, BS3 1NL, BS3 1ED, BS3 1EH, BS3 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 1DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 59% | 69.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 23.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 60.1% | 61.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around BS3 1DL this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 74.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 90.9% | 88.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 83.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 83.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69% | 37.2% | 31.8% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Road was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morley Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Park View, 23 Morley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-09-05 | £355,000 |
| Flat 3 Park View, 23 Morley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-20 | £332,341 |
| Flat 4 Park View, 23 Morley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-05 | £360,723 |
| Flat 1 Park View, 23 Morley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-10-25 | £337,282 |
| Flat 3 Park View, 23 Morley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-03-31 | £337,383 |
BS3 1DL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS3 1DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 2,500 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 | 2,668 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 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 20 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 906 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 | 3,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,639 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 | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweven Coffee Ltd | 12 North Street | 181 yd | |
| Nook | 24 North Street | 197 yd | |
| Hennesseys | 18 North Street | 207 yd | |
| Spanish Particular | 36 North Street | 207 yd | |
| Kitchen By Kask | 36 North Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap & Barrel | Tap And Barrel, 43 Dean Lane | 205 yd | |
| The Robert Fitzharding | Robert Fitzharding, 10-24 Cannon Street | 232 yd | |
| Southbank Arts Centre | Southbank Club, Dean Lane | 253 yd | |
| Kask | 51 North Street | 276 yd | |
| London Inn | 2 Cannon Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED HOT GOODIES | 34 North Street | 207 yd | |
| Joes kebab | 26 Cannon Street | 232 yd | |
| ROMINOS KEBAB | 40 Cannon Street | 232 yd | |
| New Havana | 13 Cannon Street | 233 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 64 North Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 353 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 541 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 568 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 169 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.