Lower Sidney Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 1ST 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 Lower Sidney Street, Bristol, BS3 1ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1ST, BS3 1SU, BS3 1SW, BS3 1WS, BS3 1SN, BS3 1SX, BS3 1RJ, BS3 1SY, BS3 1SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 1ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 35.7% | 41.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 22.2% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 24% | 24.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 15.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30% | 19.3% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -29.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.6% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 1ST this area, 43.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 43.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 25.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 19% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.4% | 87.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.8% | 91% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 91% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Sidney Street was 140.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Sidney Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.9%.

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 73 Chalcroft House Lower Sidney Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-04-30 | £195,261 |
| Flat 73 Chalcroft House Lower Sidney Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,995 | 1996-12-11 | £129,578 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BS3 1ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,845 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 | 3,104 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 | 3,203 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 | 3,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | 1out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 1,079 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 | 4,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 5,073 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 | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rincon | 298 North Street | 207 yd | |
| Cord Kitchen | 291 North Street | 221 yd | |
| Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar | Cafe Bar, The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road | 250 yd | |
| Souk Kitchen | 277 North Street | 261 yd | |
| Sonny Stores | 47 Raleigh Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashville | The Ashville, 15 Leigh Street | 73 yd | |
| The Cottage Inn | The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf Water Leisure Centre, Cumberland Road | 333 yd | |
| The Coopers Arms | The Coopers Arms, 12-13 Ashton Road | 343 yd | |
| The Avon Packet | 185-187 Coronation Road | 346 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 21 Ashton Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Garden | 283 North Street | 261 yd | |
| Fishminster Pisces Ltd | 267 North Street | 340 yd | |
| Pimms Pizza Ltd | 257 North Street | 340 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 251 North Street | 340 yd | |
| China Capital | 24 Ashton Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 324 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| The Clanage THE J W BUDD PAVILION THE J W BUDD PAVILION CLANAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.