Paxton Drive is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 2BN is located in the Bedminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paxton Drive, Bristol, BS3 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 2BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 47% | 69.8% | 22.8% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 17.7% | -19.1% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 62.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2BN this area, 5.8% 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 5.8% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 63.9% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 82.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 92.1% | 81.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 81.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.8% | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paxton Drive was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paxton Drive has the 41st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 618th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Paxton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-07-01 | £249,476 |
| 137 Paxton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2024-09-20 | £186,561 |
| 178 Paxton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-09-18 | £272,148 |
| 182 Paxton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-23 | £194,292 |
| 110 Paxton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-07-26 | £186,710 |
BS3 2BN 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 | 180 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 3,802 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 | 3,865 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 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , Hotwells BS8 4ND | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Vale Primary School Avebury Road , Ashton Vale BS3 2QG | - not rated | 1,099 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 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Community 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 | 1,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,442 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 | 3,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 5,156 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 | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonhurst School The Promenade , Clifton Down BS8 3NG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 2,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Garden Centre Cafe | Riverside Garden Centre, Clift House Road | 393 yd | |
| The Sports Bar | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 441 yd | |
| Ashton Gate Ltd | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 441 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | South Bristol Retail Park, Winterstoke Road | 457 yd | |
| Traders Cafe Bar | University Of The West Of England, Kennel Lodge Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Cricket Club | Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road | 275 yd | |
| Greville Smyth Community Bowls Club | Greville Smyth Park, The Pavillion Ashton Road | 375 yd | |
| Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton | University Of The West Of England, Kennel Lodge Road | 498 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 21 Ashton Road | 506 yd | |
| The Coopers Arms | The Coopers Arms, 12-13 Ashton Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Robins Foundation | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 441 yd | |
| Scrummy Pig/Crusty Cob & The Coffee & Pasty Shop | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 441 yd | |
| China Capital | 24 Ashton Road | 506 yd | |
| The Park End Grill | 10 Ashton Road | 506 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 637 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Clanage THE J W BUDD PAVILION THE J W BUDD PAVILION CLANAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Ashton Park Sports Centre Blackmoors Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bristol Long Ashton) ASHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Long Ashton ASHTON COURT | cycling | 957 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 | 161.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.