Ashton Drive is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 2PN 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 Ashton Drive, Bristol, BS3 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 2PW, BS3 2BG, BS3 2PR, BS3 2NS, BS3 2PP, BS3 2LL, BS3 2RL, BS3 2PG, BS3 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 2PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 55.7% | 49.7% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 44.3% | 50.3% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.7% | 37.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 45.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 52.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 13.4% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 29.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 93.3% | 96.5% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 96.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Drive was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashton Drive has the 27th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 441st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Ashton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2025-04-11 | £361,015 |
| 31 Ashton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2020-09-30 | £485,075 |
| 37 Ashton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-08-24 | £373,455 |
| 35 Ashton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-03-12 | £443,122 |
| 19 Ashton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-07-11 | £453,499 |
BS3 2PN 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 3,688 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 | 4,179 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 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | 1out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 2out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,787 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 | 2,307 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 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 3,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 119 Winterstoke Road | 126 yd | |
| Baxter Storey - Southwest & Wales | 123 Winterstoke Road | 139 yd | |
| The Bristol Rocks Cafe | Redpoint Climbing Centre, 40 Winterstoke Road | 528 yd | |
| Manheim Cafe | Manheim Auctions, 33 Ashton Vale Road | 638 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | South Bristol Retail Park, Winterstoke Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robins | The Robins, Ashton Drive | 58 yd | |
| The Club Secretary | Ashton Social Club, Silbury Road | 421 yd | |
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 658 yd | |
| Luckwell | 147 Luckwell Road | 681 yd | |
| Bristol Bowling Club | Bristol Bowling Club, Duckmoor Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 7 Ashton Drive | 1 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 3 Ashton Drive | 1 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 126 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 524 yd | |
| Bristol City Robins Foundation | Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 126 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 494 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trojan Fitness (Closed) 179-185 179-185 Ashton Drive | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| South Liberty Lane Playing Field LANGLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bristol Long Ashton) ASHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Bedminster Down Common Bridgwater Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Greville Smyth Park ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Trojan Fitness SOUTH LIBERTY LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| City & County Of Bristol Indoor Bowls Club BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BOWLS CENTRE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BOWLS CENTRE SOUTH LIBERTY LANE | indoor bowls | 1,018 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 169.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.