Hardy Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 2SN 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 Hardy Road, Bristol, BS3 2SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 2SJ, BS3 2SW, BS3 2SQ, BS13 7AD, BS3 2BQ, BS3 2SR, BS3 2SP, BS3 2SL, BS3 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 2SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 52% | 56.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 28.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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.
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 10.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 47.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 87.5% | 76% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 76.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Road was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hardy Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 564th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hardy Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2025-08-22 | £410,855 |
| 12 Hardy Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-24 | £238,805 |
| 4 Hardy Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2024-12-20 | £391,648 |
| 20 Hardy Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2024-02-01 | £352,772 |
| 18 Hardy Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-07-08 | £355,865 |
BS3 2SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 241 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 839 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Maker | 26 Winterstoke Road | 170 yd | |
| The Bristol Rocks Cafe | Redpoint Climbing Centre, 40 Winterstoke Road | 221 yd | |
| Subway | 119 Winterstoke Road | 490 yd | |
| Knife and Fork Cafe Ltd | 86 Bedminster Road | 607 yd | |
| Bigger Baps | 78 Parson Street | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 68 yd | |
| Luckwell | 147 Luckwell Road | 438 yd | |
| Three Lions | 206 West Street | 542 yd | |
| The Robins | The Robins, Ashton Drive | 651 yd | |
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Eat | 186 Bedminster Down Road | 317 yd | |
| Bestkebab | 210 West Street | 402 yd | |
| Passion Wok | 218 West Street | 402 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 490 yd | |
| Lucky House | 7 Ashton Drive | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 490 yd | |
| Co-op | 105-107 Bishopsworth Road | 864 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Bedminster Down Common Bridgwater Road | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Trojan Fitness (Closed) 179-185 179-185 Ashton Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.