Frobisher Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 2AU 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 Frobisher Road, Bristol, BS3 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 2AT, BS3 2BU, BS3 2BT, BS3 2DH, BS3 2AS, BS3 2BL, BS3 2BY, BS3 2BZ, BS3 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 52.9% | 55.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 14% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 49.7% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.6% | 91.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Frobisher Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 84th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £553,250 | 2024-09-26 | £571,617 |
| 19 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-07 | £630,706 |
| 10 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-01-22 | £612,596 |
| 3 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-10-18 | £521,222 |
| 7 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-06-17 | £683,165 |
BS3 2AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 3,439 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 | 3,474 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 | 3,655 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 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | 1out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Vale Primary School Avebury Road , Ashton Vale BS3 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,560 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 | 3,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarova | 237 North Street | 274 yd | |
| Burra | 223 North Street | 275 yd | |
| The Lounge | 227-231 North Street | 275 yd | |
| Coffee # 1 | 247-249 North Street | 287 yd | |
| Sazz Mezze | 273 North Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bowling Club | Bristol Bowling Club, Duckmoor Road | 186 yd | |
| Hen & Chicken | Hen And Chicken, 210 North Street | 399 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 21 Ashton Road | 408 yd | |
| The Coopers Arms | The Coopers Arms, 12-13 Ashton Road | 412 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 139 North Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishminster Pisces Ltd | 267 North Street | 287 yd | |
| Pimms Pizza Ltd | 257 North Street | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 251 North Street | 287 yd | |
| The Pizza Workshop | 232b North Street | 317 yd | |
| The Willow Garden | 283 North Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 334 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 671 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| The Clanage THE J W BUDD PAVILION THE J W BUDD PAVILION CLANAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.