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 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 87th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 | £557,146 |
| 19 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-07 | £614,739 |
| 10 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-01-22 | £597,088 |
| 3 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-10-18 | £508,026 |
| 7 Frobisher Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-06-17 | £665,870 |
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 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 715 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,363 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 | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Higher education institutions | 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.