Islington Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 1QB is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Islington Road, Bristol, BS3 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1PT, BS3 1PW, BS3 1QA, BS3 1AZ, BS3 1QH, BS3 1PS, BS3 1PP, BS3 1QQ, BS3 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 1QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 45.1% | 49% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.1% 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% | 71.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 33.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 23.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 50.4% | 57.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1QB this area, 7.9% 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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 61.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 88.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 88.4% | 84.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 84.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.6% | 37.2% | 32.4% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islington Road was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Islington Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 540th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Islington Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-10-20 | £530,000 |
| 48 Islington Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-17 | £367,536 |
| 38 Islington Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £696,000 | 2023-08-25 | £730,871 |
| 36 Islington Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-10-31 | £565,461 |
| 17 Islington Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2022-05-20 | £436,021 |
BS3 1QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BS3 1QB 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 student residents living in BS3 1QB 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,311 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 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,632 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 | 2,641 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 | 2,813 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 627 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 | 4,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The School Room | The Southville Centre, Beauley Road | 182 yd | |
| Aardman Animations Limited | Aardman Animations Ltd, Gas Ferry Road | 338 yd | |
| Loki Poke | Unit 3, Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps | 406 yd | |
| Mokoko | Unit 2, Gaol Ferry Steps | 406 yd | |
| Biblos | Unit 6, Gaol Ferry Steps | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avon Packet | 185-187 Coronation Road | 408 yd | |
| The Orchard Inn | The Orchard, 12 Hanover Place | 411 yd | |
| Southbank Arts Centre | Southbank Club, Dean Lane | 500 yd | |
| Tap & Barrel | Tap And Barrel, 43 Dean Lane | 526 yd | |
| Kask | 51 North Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarova | Wapping Railway Wharf | 441 yd | |
| RED HOT GOODIES | 34 North Street | 507 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 64 North Street | 531 yd | |
| Gourmet Vegan Burger | Unit 22, Cargo 2, Museum Street | 533 yd | |
| Dog Town | Unit 2 Cargo 2, Museum Street | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 662 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 707 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 763 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 985 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | 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 | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.