Parklands Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 2JR is located in the Bedminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parklands Road, Bristol, BS3 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 2JS, BS3 2JW, BS3 2JT, BS3 2JN, BS3 2JX, BS3 2JP, BS3 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 2JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 47% | 36% | -11.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 50.5% | 13.7% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 54.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| 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 2JR this area, 5.1% 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 17.2% | -2.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 47.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.8% | 96.2% | 12.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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% | 89.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parklands Road was 436.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 380.3% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 206.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Cottage Parklands Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2007-12-14 | £1,069,286 |
BS3 2JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2JR 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| 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 | 3,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,486 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 | 4,254 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 | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Vale Primary School Avebury Road , Ashton Vale BS3 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | 1out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,329 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 | 2,192 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 | 4,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 2,871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traders Cafe Bar | University Of The West Of England, Kennel Lodge Road | 119 yd | |
| Elior UK Ltd Catering (Babcock) | 42-44 Ashton Vale Road | 483 yd | |
| Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe | Ashton Court | 630 yd | |
| Ashton Court Golf Cafe | Ashton Court Golf Cafe, Ashton Court | 630 yd | |
| Manheim Cafe | Manheim Auctions, 33 Ashton Vale Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Union Bar, Bower Ashton | University Of The West Of England, Kennel Lodge Road | 119 yd | |
| Bedminster Cricket Club | Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road | 143 yd | |
| Ashton (The) | Ashton Road | 592 yd | |
| Greville Smyth Community Bowls Club | Greville Smyth Park, The Pavillion Ashton Road | 790 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 21 Ashton Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Robins Foundation | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 736 yd | |
| Scrummy Pig/Crusty Cob & The Coffee & Pasty Shop | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 736 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 884 yd | |
| China Capital | 24 Ashton Road | 916 yd | |
| The Park End Grill | 10 Ashton Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Park Sports Centre Blackmoors Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 196 yd |
| The Clanage THE J W BUDD PAVILION THE J W BUDD PAVILION CLANAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Long Ashton ASHTON COURT | cycling | 588 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bristol Long Ashton) ASHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.